2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 Chevrolet Silverado were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado. (332 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado (498 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DBS | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 5999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 498 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2040 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
