Which GT car is better? Ferrari Fiorano 599 or Aston Martin DBS?

[Revo]

DBS.
The 599 GTB looks like rubbish. And it is rubbish in general.

Can you be to be little more specific?

Is the engine rubbish? Gearbox? Suspensions? Breaks? Handling? Comfort? Interior? Exterior? Too slow? Too fast? Ugly lights?

Don't be shy, I'd like to hear your opinion on how to make 599 a better car.

[Kitdy]

Can you be to be little more specific?

Is the engine rubbish? Gearbox? Suspensions? Breaks? Handling? Comfort? Interior? Exterior? Too slow? Too fast? Ugly lights?

Don't be shy, I'd like to hear your opinion on how to make 599 a better car.

Yeah I think I've heard near-universal praise of this car.

[f6fhellcat13]

What's with all the Britishisms? hellcat said rubbish in another thread as well.

EDIT: Ah yes, the Top Gear phenomenon.

Me: it's the Brit TV effect.
Z_F: He's a closet Brit. He has said "centre" a coupla times IIRC.

[digitalcraft]

Mechanics and looks I'd go with the 599, but I do like the rear of the Aston better. Where's my hacksaw?

[Street_Dreamer]

Reason why not to choose the 599 GTB:
-it's a Ferrari

Enough said, i believe.

[NSXType-R]

both a bit over the top imo, but the 599 seems a bit more restrained in styling? (less tack on bits). can't stand it's stupid grinning face though. i'd probably go aston.

The 599 GTB is sure as hell expensive, but that's the only reason why it would turn my head. It's because I can't afford it.

The Aston Martin, meanwhile, everytime I look at it, I can't help but smile, because it looks perfect from all angles, has a manual, and has that amazing (and sounding) engine.

how do they compare power wise? i dont know much about the aston martin. but i have noticed that it hasn't been included in any performance tests against the zr-1, but the ferrari has and it has been about even steven.

my general thoughts on aston martins is that they are gorgeous but kind of underpowered compared to their competition. so i suppose i would go with the ferrari even though its probably not as pretty, although if they are close in performance (or if the ferrari has just a moderate edge that nothing but a computer would really notice) then i might go with the aston just cause of looks.

also, can you get the aston with a normal manual transmission? and can you get the ferrari with a normal manual transmission?

ps...that second picture is a really nice picture! i might have to put in on my computer

If you're a number counter, then yes, the Aston is underpowered. But seriously, how much further under are you from the 599 GTB? And although the ZR-1 probably costs half as much as the Aston, you won't arrive more stylishly at your destination.

[Zytek_Fan]

Reason why not to choose the 599 GTB:
-it's a Ferrari

Indeed.
When is truly the last time Ferrari made an excellent car? One that isn't excellent because of the Prancing Horse badge on the front.

[Zytek_Fan]

Can you be to be little more specific?

Is the engine rubbish? Gearbox? Suspensions? Breaks? Handling? Comfort? Interior? Exterior? Too slow? Too fast? Ugly lights?

Don't be shy, I'd like to hear your opinion on how to make 599 a better car.

First of all, it is ugly.
Too many electronics nowadays. It removes the fun of driving a Ferrari.
And it is way too heavy to be called a good Ferrari.
It's almost like a status symbol Ferrari, you only buy it for the exclusivity.

[Kitdy]

Z_F: He's a closet Brit. He has said "centre" a coupla times IIRC.

Idaho does border British Columbia.

[NSXType-R]

Oh yeah, I also forgot to add something.

The 599 GTB is super ugly. Sure, its got an aerodynamic body. But why couldn't you make it a good looking aerodynamic body?

[shockwaveracing]

The 599. It's a Ferrari. Passion. Heritage. Panty Dropper.

enough said...

[roosterjuicer]

If you're a number counter, then yes, the Aston is underpowered. But seriously, how much further under are you from the 599 GTB? And although the ZR-1 probably costs half as much as the Aston, you won't arrive more stylishly at your destination.

well thats what im asking, how much slower is it than the ferrari? if they are pretty close and if the aston comes with a true manual transmission, i might go with the aston.

[Kitdy]

Indeed.
When is truly the last time Ferrari made an excellent car? One that isn't excellent because of the Prancing Horse badge on the front.

F430 Scuderia?

[Ferrer]

If you're a number counter, then yes, the Aston is underpowered. But seriously, how much further under are you from the 599 GTB? And although the ZR-1 probably costs half as much as the Aston, you won't arrive more stylishly at your destination.

Power is overrated...

Indeed.
When is truly the last time Ferrari made an excellent car? One that isn't excellent because of the Prancing Horse badge on the front.

...and perfection too.

[LTSmash]

In the looks and style department, I would say the DBS. The 599 has never impressed me with the looks, although I find the 550/575 predecessor to be one most beautiful modern Ferrari's. To be honest I feel Ferrari's more recent styling has gone downhill compared with 90's and early 00's era styling.