2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Kia Forte 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 354 more horse power than 2012 Kia Forte. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Forte. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 572 kg more than 2012 Kia Forte. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Forte, 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 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Forte. (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Forte.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Kia Forte | |
Make | Aston Martin | Kia |
Model | DBS | Forte |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 1238 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1461 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 52 L |