2011 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. Both 2011 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Aston Martin DBS are equipped with a 5,900 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 510 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, both vehicles can yield 569 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Aston Martin |
| Model | DBS | DBS |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4722 mm | 4719 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 13.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 80 L |
