2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 Acura MDX
To start off, 2013 Acura MDX is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Aston Martin DBS 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 210 more horse power than 2013 Acura MDX. (300 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 Acura MDX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Acura MDX weights approximately 374 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Because 2013 Acura MDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin DBS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Acura MDX 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Acura MDX. (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Acura MDX. 2013 Acura MDX has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin DBS has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin DBS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Acura MDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 Acura MDX | |
Make | Aston Martin | Acura |
Model | DBS | MDX |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 569 Nm | 366 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 2069 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4867 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 2238 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1733 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |