2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Lancia Delta
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin DBS and 2011 Lancia Delta were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 347 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Delta. (163 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Delta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 380 kg more than 2011 Lancia Delta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Aston Martin DBS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Lancia Delta, 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, 2011 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Delta. (360 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Delta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Lancia Delta | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Lancia |
| Model | DBS | Delta |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 58 L |
