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Aston Martin DB12 vs Casalini 550 comparison

Compare performance (680 HP vs 8 HP), boot space and price (192,900 £ vs 17,000 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Aston Martin DB12 or Casalini 550?

Aston Martin DB12 vs Casalini 550: Key differences

Aston Martin DB12

  • considerably more power
  • significantly more trunk space
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Casalini 550

  • substantially cheaper
  • significantly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

DB12

Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Casalini 550 is substantially cheaper – starting at 17,000 £ , while the Aston Martin DB12 costs 192,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 175,826 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the Aston Martin DB12 offers considerably more power – delivering 680 HP compared to 8 HP. That’s roughly 672 HP more horsepower.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Aston Martin DB12 delivers clearly more torque with 800 Nm compared to 28 Nm. That’s about 772 Nm more.

DB12

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Seats: Aston Martin DB12 offers more seats – 4 vs 2.

In terms of curb weight, Casalini 550 is significantly lighter – 425 kg compared to 1,788 kg. The difference is around 1,363 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Aston Martin DB12 offers significantly more boot space – 262 L compared to 0 L. That’s a difference of about 262 L.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Casalini 550 is decisively ahead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £17,000
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Casalini 550

  • Engine Type Diesel
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 8 HP
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Costs and Consumption
Price
192,900 - 209,600 £
Price
17,000 - 17,100 £
Consumption L/100km
12.2 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
-
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
-
co2
276 - 278 g/km
co2
-
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
20 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Coupe, Convertible
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4
Seats
2
Doors
-
Doors
3
Curb weight
1,788 - 1,898 kg
Curb weight
425 kg
Trunk capacity
206 - 262 L
Trunk capacity
0 L
Length
-
Length
3,000 mm
Width
1,980 mm
Width
1,500 mm
Height
-
Height
1,470 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
-
Payload
273 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Diesel
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
680 HP
Power HP
8 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.6 - 3.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
-
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
45 km/h
Torque
800 Nm
Torque
28 Nm
Number of Cylinders
8
Number of Cylinders
2
Power kW
500 kW
Power kW
6 kW
Engine capacity
3,982 cm3
Engine capacity
479 cm3

General
Model Year
2,023 - 2,024
Model Year
2022
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
-
Brand
Aston Martin
Brand
Casalini
What drivetrain options does the Aston Martin DB12 have?

The Aston Martin DB12 is available as Rear-Wheel Drive.

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