Compare the2024 Aston Martin DB12VS 2023 Porsche 911

The Aston Martin DB12 has standard driver and front passenger side knee airbags mounted low on the dashboard. These airbags helps prevent the driver and front passenger from sliding under their seatbelts or the main frontal airbags; this keeps them better positioned during a collision for maximum protection. Knee airbags also help keep the legs from striking the dashboard, preventing knee and leg injuries in the case of a serious frontal collision. The 911 doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The DB12’s standard lane departure warning system alerts a temporarily inattentive driver when the vehicle begins to leave its lane and gently nudges the vehicle back towards its lane. A lane departure warning system costs extra on the 911.

The DB12 has a standard blind spot warning system that 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 911’s blind spot costs extra.

To help make backing out of a parking space safer, the DB12’s standard Rear Cross Traffic Assist uses sensors in the rear to alert the driver to vehicles approaching from the side, helping the driver avoid collisions. The 911 doesn’t offer a rear cross-path warning system.

The DB12’s driver alert monitor detects an inattentive driver then sounds a warning and suggests a break. According to the NHTSA, drivers who fall asleep cause about 100,000 crashes and 1500 deaths a year. The 911 doesn’t offer a driver alert monitor.

Both the DB12 and the 911 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 DB12 comes with a full 3-year/unlimited-mile basic warranty, which covers the entire car and includes free 24-hour roadside assistance. The 911’s 50,000-mile basic warranty expires sooner.

The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 292 more horsepower (671 vs. 379) and 259 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 331) than the 911’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 228 more horsepower (671 vs. 443) and 200 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 390) than the 911 S’ standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 198 more horsepower (671 vs. 473) and 170 lbs.-ft. more torque (590 vs. 420) than the 911 GTS/Dakar’s standard 3.0 turbo 6-cylinder. The DB12’s 4.0 turbo V8 produces 31 more horsepower (671 vs. 640) than the 911 Turbo S’ standard 3.7 turbo 6-cylinder.

On the EPA test cycle the DB12 gets better mileage than the 911 Coupe:

The DB12 has 3.6 gallons more fuel capacity than the 911’s standard fuel tank (20.5 vs. 16.9 gallons), for longer range between fill-ups.

In its Green Vehicle Guide, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rates the Aston Martin DB12 higher (5 out of 10) than the Porsche 911 (3 to 5). This means the DB12 produces up to 22.5 pounds less smog-producing pollutants than the 911 every 15,000 miles.

For better stopping power the DB12’s standard brake rotors are larger than those on the 911:

For better traction, the DB12 has larger tires than the 911 (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. F:235/40R19 & R:295/35R20). The DB12’s tires are larger than the largest tires available on the 911 (F:275/35R21 & R:325/30R21 vs. F:255/35R20 & R:315/30R21).

The DB12’s 275/35R21 front and 325/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 35 series front and 30 series rear profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the 911 Dakar’s standard 45 series front and 40 series rear tires.

For better ride, handling and brake cooling the DB12 has standard 21-inch wheels. Smaller 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are standard on the 911. The 911’s largest wheels are only 20-inches in the front and 21-inches in the rear.

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DB12’s wheelbase is 13.9 inches longer than on the 911 (110.4 inches vs. 96.5 inches). The DB12’s wheelbase is 13.7 inches longer than on the 911 GT3 (110.4 inches vs. 96.7 inches).

For better handling and stability, the track (width between the wheels) on the DB12 is 2.9 inches wider in the front and 3.4 inches wider in the rear than the average track on the 911.

The DB12’s front to rear weight distribution is more even (48% to 52%) than the 911’s (39.5% to 60.5%). This gives the DB12 more stable handling and braking.

The DB12 has .7 inches more front headroom, 2.9 inches more front legroom and 1.7 inches more front shoulder room than the 911.

The DB12 Coupe has a much larger trunk than the 911 Coupe with its rear seat up (9.3 vs. 4.6 cubic feet).

To make loading groceries and cargo easier when your hands are full, the DB12’s trunk can be opened just by kicking your foot under the back bumper, leaving your hands completely free. The 911 doesn’t offer a hands-free gesture to open its trunk, forcing you to put cargo down if your hands are full.

Unlike the driver-only memory system optional at extra cost in the 911, the DB12 has standard driver and passenger memory, so that when drivers switch, the memory setting adjusts the driver’s seat, steering wheel position and outside mirror angle and the front passenger seat also adjusts to the new passenger’s preset preferences.

The DB12’s 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 911.

If the windows are left open on the DB12 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 911 can only operate the windows from inside the vehicle, with the ignition on.

In case of a sudden change of weather, the DB12 has a standard remote convertible top that can be raised from a distance to protect the interior of the vehicle from damage. On a hot day the DB12 has a standard remote opening feature, to lower the top from outside. The 911 doesn’t offer a remote top, 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.

To quickly and conveniently keep personal devices charged without cables tangling and wearing out, the Aston Martin DB12 has a standard wireless phone charging system (Qi) in the center console. The 911 doesn’t offer wireless personal charging.