2003 Toyota Condor vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Toyota Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 305 kg more than 2003 Toyota Condor. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Toyota Condor | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Condor | DBS |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2437 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1810 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
