Compare the2024 Aston Martin DBSVS 2024 Ferrari Roma

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 Roma doesn’t offer knee airbags.

The DBS has standard head airbag curtains for front and rear seats which act as a forgiving barrier between the driver and outboard passenger's upper bodies and the window and pillars. Combined with high-strength steel door beams and lower side airbags this system increases head protection in broadside collisions. The Roma doesn't offer side airbag protection for the head and are only available for the front seats.

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

The DBS’ blind spot warning system uses sensors to alert the driver to objects in the vehicle’s blind spots where the side view mirrors don’t reveal them. The Roma doesn’t offer a system to reveal objects in the driver’s blind spots.

Both the DBS and the Roma have standard driver and passenger frontal airbags, front side-impact airbags, front seatbelt pretensioners, four-wheel antilock brakes, traction control, electronic stability systems to prevent skidding and front and rear parking sensors.

The Aston Martin DBS weighs 457 to 827 pounds more than the Ferrari Roma. The NHTSA advises that heavier cars are much safer in collisions than their significantly lighter counterparts.

The DBS’ corrosion warranty is 7 years longer than the Roma’s (10 vs. 3 years).

The DBS’ standard 5.2 turbo V12 produces 103 more horsepower (715 vs. 612) and 103 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 561) than the Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8. The DBS 770 Ultimate Edition’s standard 5.2 turbo V12 produces 148 more horsepower (760 vs. 612) and 103 lbs.-ft. more torque (664 vs. 561) than the Roma’s 3.9 turbo V8.

An engine control system that can shut down some of the engine’s cylinders helps improve the DBS’ fuel efficiency. The Roma doesn’t offer a system that can shut down part of the engine.

For better traction, the DBS has larger tires than the Roma (F:265/35R21 & R:305/30R21 vs. F:245/35R20 & R:285/35R20).

The DBS’ 305/30R21 rear tires provide better handling because they have a lower 30 series profile (height to width ratio) that provides a stiffer sidewall than the Roma’s standard 35 series tires.

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

For a smoother ride and more stable handling, the DBS’ wheelbase is 5.3 inches longer than on the Roma (110.4 inches vs. 105.1 inches).

For excellent aerodynamics, the DBS has standard flush composite headlights. The Roma has recessed headlights that spoil its aerodynamic shape and create extra drag.

The DBS Volante has a much larger trunk with its top down than the Roma (7.8 vs. 6 cubic feet).

Unlike the driver-only memory system in the Roma, the DBS 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 DBS’ standard power window controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Roma’s available power window controls are spread out on the center console where they can’t be seen without the driver completely removing his eyes from the road.

The DBS’ power mirror controls are mounted on the armrest for easy access. The Roma’s power mirror controls are on the dash where they are possibly hidden by the steering wheel and are awkward to manipulate.

On extremely cold winter days, the DBS’ optional heated steering wheel provides comfort, allowing the driver to steer safely and comfortably before the car heater warms up. The Roma doesn’t offer a heated steering wheel.

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