2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Fiat Sedici
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Fiat Sedici 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 404 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Sedici. (106 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Sedici. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 430 kg more than 2012 Fiat Sedici. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Fiat Sedici 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, 2012 Fiat Sedici 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 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Sedici. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Sedici.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Fiat Sedici | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Fiat |
| Model | DBS | Sedici |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1265 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 50 L |
