2009 Honda Pilot vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Pilot. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Pilot would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 2009 Honda Pilot. (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Pilot. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Pilot weights approximately 260 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2012 Aston Martin DBS is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Aston Martin DBS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Pilot, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Pilot. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Pilot.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Pilot | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Honda | Aston Martin |
| Model | Pilot | DBS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 343 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1955 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 80 L |
