2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Audi A6
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 342 more horse power than 2012 Audi A6. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi A6.
Because 2012 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 2012 Aston Martin DBS. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi A6, 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, 2012 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi A6. (350 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Audi |
| Model | DBS | A6 |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4915 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1872 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1453 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2911 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
