Car comparison

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8vsFerrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Aston Martin DB12

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Ferrari 296 GTS

3.0 V6

663 hp2992 ccHybridRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2022-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph Unrestricted
    325 km/h
    202 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    680 hp
    507 kW
  • Highest torque
    800 Nm
    590 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    431 hp/t
    321 kW/t
    2.3 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB124.0 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
Power
680hp507kW
663hp494kW
Torque
800Nm590lb-ft
740Nm546lb-ft
Curb weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Calculated
330 km/h
205 mph
To 99% top speed
53.1s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
38.6s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.6s
2.9s
0-200 km/h
9.5s
Calculated
7.6s
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
2.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
11.1s
Calculated
10.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb
Calculated
431hp/t321kW/t195hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton
Calculated
481Nm/t322lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
3,982cc243cu in
2,992cc183cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,565mm180in
Width
2,060mm81in
1,958mm77in
Height
1,295mm51in
1,191mm47in
Wheelbase
2,805mm110in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,665mm66in
Rear track-
1,632mm64in
Ground clearance
120mm5in
-
Trunk volume
262L
49L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
78L
65L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V86,000 rpm2,750-6,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V68,000 rpm6,250 rpm8,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB124.0 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
2.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.6 s
2.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
9.5 s
7.6 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
33.1 s
30.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Likely limited
330 km/h
205 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
1.8 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
4.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
6.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
8.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.1 s
10.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
219 km/h
136 mph
235 km/h
146 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
663 hp
494 kW

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has 17 hp more than Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 17 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
740 Nm
546 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
1,540 kg
3,395 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
330 km/h
205 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V83.6 s
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V62.9 s

Although Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has more power, Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 0.7 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
431 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
680 hp
507 kW
3.6 s
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
663 hp
494 kW
2.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Aston MartinDB124.0 V8
Power
680 hp
507 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
Power
663 hp
494 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,191 mm
46.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB124.0 V8Ferrari296 GTS3.0 V6
Power
680 hp
507 kW
663 hp
494 kW
Torque
800 Nm
590 lb-ft
740 Nm
546 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.6 s
2.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
340 km/h211 mph
Restricted
325 km/h202 mph
330 km/h
205 mph
Lightness
1,685 kg
3,715 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
262 L
9.3 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Length
4,565 mm
179.7 in
Height
1,191 mm
46.9 in
Trunk score
262 L
9.3 cu ft
49 L
1.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
404 hp/t
301 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
431 hp/t
321 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8

  • Has 17 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 213 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari 296 GTS 3.0 V6

  • Is 145 kg lighter
  • Is 0.7 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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