The DBS (left) try's to keep up with the nimble V12 Vantage.
The Aston Martin DBS and V12 Vantage are very similar cars. Both have 6.0-liter V12 engines that produce 510-hp. Both do 0-60 in a few ticks over four seconds. Both have the same performance index. And both are proudly British. However, they are also different in some ways. For starters, the V12 Vantage is more nimble. Even though its weight is almost that of the DBS, the V12 Vantage feels like it has less understeer and better handling. The V12 Vantage is also over a foot shorter than the DBS and just over about an inch narrower. It also has a better sounding name.
The V12 Vantage's smaller size gives it an advantage.
The V12 Vantage is a newer car. Unlike the DBS, which dates back to 1967, the V12 Vantage hit the road mid 2009. The V12 Vantage is based off the V8 Vantage which was launched earlier, while the DBS is its own car. The V12 Vantage also sits lower to the ground, giving it a more stable ride while also providing less drag and quicker speeds through the corners. Compared to the larger DBS, the V12 Vantage looks more modern and not as imposing.
The V12 Vantage looks better than Eva Longoria and performs better, too.
The DBS is more imposing.
Yes, yes. James Bond does drive a DBS in Casino Royale and Qauntum of Solace and mostly ever other movie with him in it. However, does the DBS maneuver as well as the ones you see 007 driving? Well, don't expect it to stop-on-a-dime or go through narrow roads quickly. The DBS is a good car and a fairly fast one, but it disappoints for it's aging looks and slow speed through the corners. However, due to the extra few pounds of weight, it is less prone to slide around the track like many other of the high performance cars. We like the DBS and V12 Vantage. We just like the V12 Vantage more.
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-stefc93
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