2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2010 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2010 Porsche Cayenne is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Aston Martin DBS 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 105 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (405 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Because 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2010 Porsche Cayenne 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Porsche Cayenne. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Porsche Cayenne.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2010 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
| Model | DBS | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| 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 | 4796 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1958 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1676 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2855 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |
