2006 Dodge Charger vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Charger 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 170 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Charger. (340 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Charger weights approximately 648 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2006 Dodge Charger 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, 2006 Dodge Charger 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Charger | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Charger | DBS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 78 L |
