Aston Martin DB12
Car comparison
Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8vsPorsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Turbo S 3.8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
- Fastest top speed340 km/h211 mph Unrestricted325 km/h202 mph Restricted
- Most powerful680 hp507 kW
- Highest torque800 Nm590 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight404 hp/t301 kW/t2.5 kg/hp
- Largest trunk262 L
- Best overall score78/100
- Best practicality score46/100
Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h2.7 s
- Lightest1,640 kg3,616 lb
- Best performance score94/100
- Best economy score77/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 680hp507kW | 650hp485kW |
| Torque | 800Nm590lb-ft | 800Nm590lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,685kg3,715lb | 1,640kg3,616lb |
| Gross weight | - | 2,020kg4,453lb |
| 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 | 66.5s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.6s | 2.7s |
| 0-200 km/h | 9.5s Calculated | 8.9s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.5s Calculated | 2.6s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.1L/100 km21.2mpg US25.4mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 15.5L/100 km15.2mpg US18.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 8.6L/100 km27.4mpg US32.8mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 11.1s Calculated | 10.4s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 404hp/t301kW/t183hp/1000 lb Calculated | 396hp/t296kW/t180hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 475Nm/t318lb-ft/ton Calculated | 488Nm/t326lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | - | 604km375mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 3,982cc243cu in | 3,745cc229cu in |
| Length | 4,725mm186in | 4,535mm179in |
| Width | 2,060mm81in | 1,900mm75in |
| Height | 1,295mm51in | 1,303mm51in |
| Wheelbase | 2,805mm110in | 2,450mm96in |
| Front track | - | 1,583mm62in |
| Rear track | - | 1,600mm63in |
| Ground clearance | 120mm5in | - |
| Trunk volume | 262L | 128L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 78L | 67L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
- Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 2,750-6,000 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 6,750 rpm | 2,500-4,000 rpm | 7,200 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.5 s | 2.6 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.6 s | 2.7 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 9.5 s | 8.9 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 33.1 s | 50.5 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 | 1.6 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.1 s | 4.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.4 s | 6.7 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.5 s | 8.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.1 s | 10.4 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 219 km/h 136 mph | 215 km/h 134 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 680 hp 507 kW |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 650 hp 485 kW |
Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has 30 hp more than Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8.
The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 1,685 kg 3,715 lb |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Unrestricted 340 km/h211 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 330 km/h 205 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 3.6 s |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 2.7 s |
Although Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8 has more power, Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8 and Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: 0.9 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 404 hp/t 301 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 396 hp/t 296 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | 680 hp 507 kW | 3.6 s | Unrestricted 340 km/h211 mph Restricted 325 km/h202 mph |
| Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | 650 hp 485 kW | 2.7 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.
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinDB124.0 V8 | Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 680 hp 507 kW | 650 hp 485 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | 800 Nm 590 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.6 s | 2.7 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 | 1,640 kg 3,616 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | - | 11.1 L/100 km 21.2 mpg US 25.4 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | - | 604 km 375 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 262 L 9.3 cu ft | 128 L 4.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 404 hp/t 301 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | 396 hp/t 296 kW/t 2.5 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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LC = Local Currency
| Vehicle | Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8 |
|---|---|
| Consumption | 11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 19.43 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 31.26 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 2,914 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
- Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 134 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Heaviest
Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8
- Is 45 kg lighter
- Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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