2004 Nissan Frontier vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Frontier. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Frontier 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 357 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (153 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Frontier. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 215 kg more than 2004 Nissan Frontier. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Frontier. (209 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Nissan Frontier | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Nissan | Aston Martin |
| Model | Frontier | DBS |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 80 L |
