2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 375 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 505 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Land Rover |
| Model | DBS | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2550 mm |
