2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2013 GMC Yukon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DBS would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 2013 GMC Yukon. (316 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 GMC Yukon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 GMC Yukon weights approximately 947 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2013 GMC Yukon is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 GMC Yukon will offer significantly more control. 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 GMC Yukon. (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 GMC Yukon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 GMC Yukon | |
| Make | Aston Martin | GMC |
| Model | DBS | Yukon |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 316 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2642 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 5649 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1962 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 14.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 119 L |
