2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2005 Audi TT
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Audi TT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Audi TT 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 263 more horse power than 2005 Audi TT. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi TT.
Because 2005 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi TT 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, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 250 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi TT. (321 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2005 Audi TT | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DBS | TT |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 62 L |
