2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin DBS and 2009 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 301 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (209 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Because 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Highlander. (287 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Highlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Toyota |
| Model | DBS | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.1 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 65 L |
