2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2003 Cadillac CTS-V
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Cadillac CTS-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Cadillac CTS-V would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V. (400 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V.
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 (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V. (529 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Cadillac CTS-V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2003 Cadillac CTS-V | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Cadillac |
| Model | DBS | CTS-V |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5666 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 66 L |
