2009 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2012 Subaru Legacy is newer by 3 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 340 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (170 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2012 Subaru Legacy 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, 2012 Subaru Legacy 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 341 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Legacy. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Aston Martin | Subaru |
Model | DBS | Legacy |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4775 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 70 L |