2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 Toyota Land Cruiser. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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 274 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (236 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 750 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser. (434 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Toyota | Aston Martin |
| Model | Land Cruiser | DBS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4671 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 236 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2445 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 96 L | 80 L |
