Aston Martin DB7 Volante
5.9 V12
426 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
Car comparison
Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12vsAC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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AC Ace
3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
354 hp3506 ccGasolineRWDManualTurbochargedCabriolet / convertible1999-2000
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed298 km/h185 mph
- Most powerful426 hp318 kW
- Highest torque540 Nm398 lb-ft
- Best overall score68/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score47/100
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
- Lightest1,510 kg3,329 lb
- Best power-to-weight234 hp/t175 kW/t4.3 kg/hp
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 426hp318kW | 354hp264kW |
| Torque | 540Nm398lb-ft | 407Nm300lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,875kg4,134lb | 1,510kg3,329lb |
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 78.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph Calculated | 70.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.5s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.6s Calculated | 19.2s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.6s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb Calculated | 234hp/t175kW/t106hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,935cc362cu in | 3,506cc214cu in |
| Length | 4,666mm184in | 4,420mm174in |
| Width | 1,830mm72in | 1,870mm74in |
| Height | 1,260mm50in | 1,300mm51in |
| Wheelbase | - | 2,470mm97in |
| Front track | - | 1,590mm63in |
| Rear track | - | 1,570mm62in |
| Trunk volume | - | 185L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 300L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | - | 90L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V TurboPowerTorque
- Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
- AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 6,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 6,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.5 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.6 s | 19.2 s |
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.9 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.5 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.6 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 182 km/h 113 mph | 172 km/h 107 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 426 hp 318 kW |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 354 hp 264 kW |
Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 72 hp more than AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo.
The biggest power difference is between AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 72 hp (54 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 5.0 s |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 5.5 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 and AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo: 0.5 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 234 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | 426 hp 318 kW | 5.0 s | 298 km/h 185 mph |
| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | 354 hp 264 kW | 5.5 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 |
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| ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12 | ACAce3.5 i V8 32V Turbo | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 426 hp 318 kW | 354 hp 264 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 540 Nm 398 lb-ft | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.5 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 298 km/h 185 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,875 kg 4,134 lb | 1,510 kg 3,329 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | - | 185 L 6.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 227 hp/t 169 kW/t 4.4 kg/hp | 234 hp/t 175 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12
- Has 72 hp more
- Has 133 Nm more
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
Cons
- Heaviest
AC Ace 3.5 i V8 32V Turbo
- Is 365 kg lighter
- Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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