2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2010 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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 10 more horse power than 2010 Porsche Panamera. (500 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Porsche Panamera.
Because 2010 Porsche Panamera is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Porsche Panamera 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, 2010 Porsche Panamera (699 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin DBS. (571 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche Panamera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2010 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Aston Martin | Porsche |
Model | DBS | Panamera |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
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 | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 2250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1417 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2918 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 100 L |