2004 Infiniti Q45 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Infiniti Q45. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Infiniti Q45 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP) has 170 more horse power than 2004 Infiniti Q45. (340 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Infiniti Q45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Infiniti Q45 weights approximately 109 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Infiniti Q45. (452 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Infiniti Q45.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Infiniti Q45 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Infiniti | Aston Martin |
| Model | Q45 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4490 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 510 HP |
| Torque | 452 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1804 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 78 L |
