2009 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lincoln Navigator 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 200 more horse power than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 282 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lincoln Navigator. (495 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lincoln Navigator | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Lincoln | Aston Martin |
| Model | Navigator | DBS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1977 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 80 L |
