2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Land Rover Defender. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 389 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (121 HP @ 1950 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
Model | DBS | Defender |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 121 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 84.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 2040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 93 L |