2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Lexus CT
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin DBS and 2011 Lexus CT 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 376 more horse power than 2011 Lexus CT. (134 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Lexus CT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 275 kg more than 2011 Lexus CT. 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 Lexus CT, 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lexus CT. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lexus CT.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Lexus CT | |
Make | Aston Martin | Lexus |
Model | DBS | CT |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4321 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1765 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 45 L |