2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2012 Aston Martin DBS and 2012 Volkswagen Polo 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 451 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 628 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. 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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 461 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Aston Martin | Volkswagen |
Model | DBS | Polo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |