Compare the2022 Aston Martin DBSVS 2022 Chevrolet Corvette

The Aston Martin DBS has a standard driver’s side knee airbag mounted low on the dashboard. The knee airbag helps prevent the driver from sliding under the seatbelts or the main frontal airbag; this keeps the driver better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. A knee airbag also helps keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The Corvette doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The DBS has a standard Birds-eye Camera to allow the driver to see objects all around the vehicle on a screen. The Corvette only offers a rear monitor and rear parking sensors that beep or flash a light. That doesn’t help with obstacles to the front or sides.

The DBS has a standard blind spot warning system which uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. A system to reveal vehicles in the Corvette’s blind spot costs extra.

Both the DBS and the Corvette have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, side-impact head airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding, daytime running lights and rearview cameras.

The Aston Martin DBS weighs 431 to 753 pounds more than the Chevrolet Corvette. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The DBS comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The Corvette’s 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The DBS’ corrosion warranty is 4 years and unlimited miles longer than the Corvette’s (10/unlimited vs. 6/100,000).

For smoother operation, better efficiency and fewer moving parts, the DBS has an overhead cam design, rather than the old pushrod design of the engines in the Corvette.

The DBS’ 5.2 turbo V12 produces 225 more horsepower (715 vs. 490) and 199 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 465) than the Corvette’s standard 6.2 V8. The DBS’ 5.2 turbo V12 produces 220 more horsepower (715 vs. 495) and 194 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 470) than the Corvette Z51’s standard 6.2 V8.

In heavy traffic or at stop lights the DBS’ engine automatically turns off when the vehicle is stopped, saving fuel and reducing pollution. The engine is automatically restarted when the driver gets ready to move again. The Corvette doesn’t offer an automatic engine start/stop system.

The DBS has 2.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the Corvette (21.1 vs. 18.5 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

For better stopping power the DBS’ brake rotors are larger than those on the Corvette:

The DBS has standard heat-treated ceramic brake rotors, which last ten to twenty times as long as conventional cast iron rotors, don’t rust, don’t fade during repeated high speed braking, and their lighter weight contribute to better braking, handling and acceleration. The Corvette doesn’t offer ceramic brake rotors.

For better traction, the DBS has larger front tires than the Corvette (F:265/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. F:245/35R19 & R:305/30R20).

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DBS has standard 21-inch wheels. Only 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are available on the Corvette.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBS’ wheelbase is 3.2 inches longer than on the Corvette (110.4 inches vs. 107.2 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the DBS is .7 inches wider in the front and 2.4 inches wider in the rear than on the Corvette.

The DBS’ front to rear weight distribution is more even (51% to 49%) than the Corvette’s (40% to 60%). This gives the DBS more stable handling and braking.

The DBS Superleggera Coupe handles at 1.02 G’s, while the Corvette Coupe pulls only 1.01 G’s of cornering force in a Motor Trend skidpad test.

The DBS has standard seating for 4 passengers; the Corvette can only carry 2.

The DBS has 21 cubic feet more passenger volume than the Corvette (72 vs. 51).

The DBS has .7 inches more front headroom and 2.3 inches more front legroom than the Corvette.

The DBS’ standard easy entry system raises the steering wheel, making it easier for the driver to get in and out. An easy entry system costs extra on the Corvette.

If the windows are left open on the DBS the driver can close them all from a distance using the remote. On a hot day the driver can also lower the windows the same way. The driver of the Corvette can only close the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

Both the DBS and Corvette have a standard remote lowering convertible top; however, in case of a sudden change of weather, the DBS has a standard remote convertible roof that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. The Corvette doesn’t offer a remote closing roof, so the driver will have to run to the car, get in, turn the ignition on and raise the top to prevent the interior from being damaged.

The DBS’ rain-sensitive wipers adjust their speed and turn on and off automatically based on the amount of rainfall on the windshield. This allows the driver to concentrate on driving without constantly adjusting the wipers. The Corvette’s manually variable intermittent wipers have to be constantly adjusted.

To help drivers avoid possible obstacles, the DBS has standard cornering lights to illuminate around corners when the turn signals are activated. The Corvette doesn’t offer cornering lights. The DBS also has standard adaptive headlights to illuminate around corners automatically by reading vehicle speed and steering wheel angle.

The DBS’ Auto Park Assist can parallel park or back into a parking spot by itself, with the driver only controlling speed with the brake pedal. The Corvette doesn’t offer an automated parking system.