2010 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 2011 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Aston Martin DB9. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Aston Martin DB9 would be higher. Both 2010 Aston Martin DB9 and 2011 Aston Martin DBS are equipped with a 5,900 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Aston Martin DB9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2011 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, 2010 Aston Martin DB9 (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DB9 | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DB9 | DBS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 470 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 600 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1760 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4712 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 78 L |
