2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2006 Pontiac Solstice
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 Pontiac Solstice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Pontiac Solstice 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 333 more horse power than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Pontiac Solstice. (225 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Pontiac Solstice.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2006 Pontiac Solstice | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Pontiac |
| Model | DBS | Solstice |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2399 cc |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 97.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2420 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 49 L |
