2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 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 5,933 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin DBS (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (257 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (420 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (281 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Nissan |
| Model | DBS | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5933 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 503 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.9:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.1 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
