2006 Dodge Ram 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 Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram 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 275 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (235 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 648 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram 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 Ram 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 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ram | DBS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
