2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1996 Toyota Cresta
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Cresta would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (197 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Cresta.
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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Cresta. (255 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Cresta. 1996 Toyota Cresta has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Toyota Cresta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 1996 Toyota Cresta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DBS | Cresta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1760 mm |
