2012 Aston Martin DBS vs. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Camaro 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 191 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (319 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 2 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin DBS.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 192 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro. (377 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Camaro.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Aston Martin DBS | 2013 Chevrolet Camaro | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chevrolet |
| Model | DBS | Camaro |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 319 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4719 mm | 4836 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1377 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2852 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
