2010 Chevrolet Silverado 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 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 623 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado. (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Chevrolet Silverado | 2011 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Aston Martin |
| Model | Silverado | DBS |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4800 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 413 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2318 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5847 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2032 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1875 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3645 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 12.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 78 L |
