2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica
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 Ferrari 575 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica would be higher. At 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2005 Ferrari 575 Superamerica | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Ferrari |
| Model | DBS | 575 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 5748 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 533 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1940 mm |
