2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram.
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, 2006 Dodge Ram (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram 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 | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DBS | Ram |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 26.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 23.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 129 L |
