2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2011 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2011 Aston Martin DBS and 2011 Renault Megane 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 398 more horse power than 2011 Renault Megane. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Megane.
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 Renault Megane, 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 417 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2011 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Renault |
| Model | DBS | Megane |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2050 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 60 L |
