2010 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2010 Opel Insignia
To start off, both 2010 Aston Martin DBS and 2010 Opel Insignia were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2010 Opel Insignia. (321 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Because 2010 Opel Insignia is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Opel Insignia 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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Opel Insignia. (435 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Opel Insignia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Aston Martin DBS | 2010 Opel Insignia | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Opel |
| Model | DBS | Insignia |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1856 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1498 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2737 mm |
