2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. (510 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ferrari 612 | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Ferrari | Aston Martin |
| Model | 612 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5748 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 515 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 80 L |
