2005 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Land Rover Range Rover 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 @ 6500 RPM) has 228 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (282 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 815 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2005 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 5750 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover. (440 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Range Rover | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Land Rover | Aston Martin |
| Model | Range Rover | DBS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 440 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2510 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
