2007 Pontiac Solstice vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Pontiac Solstice 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 333 more horse power than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 344 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Pontiac Solstice | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Pontiac | Aston Martin |
| Model | Solstice | DBS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 78 L |
