2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Land Rover Discovery. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 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 328 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 363 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.

Because 2004 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, 2004 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.

Compare all specifications:

2012 Aston Martin DBS 2004 Land Rover Discovery
Make Aston Martin Land Rover
Model DBS Discovery
Year Released 2012 2004
Body Type Coupe SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5900 cc 3947 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 510 HP 182 HP
Engine RPM 6500 RPM 4750 RPM
Torque 569 Nm 340 Nm
Torque RPM 5750 RPM 2600 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type 6-speed shiftable automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Weight 1695 kg 2058 kg
Vehicle Length 4719 mm 4720 mm
Vehicle Width 1905 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1280 mm 1950 mm
Wheelbase Size 2741 mm 2550 mm


 

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