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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Aston Martin DB12

4.0 V8

680 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2023-present
VS

Porsche 911 (992)

Turbo S 3.8

650 hp3745 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2020-2024

Comparison overview

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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
  • Best power-to-weight
    404 hp/t
    301 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    262 L
  • Best overall score
    78/100
  • Best practicality score
    46/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB124.0 V8Porsche911 (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 V8Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB12 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8: 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
Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.86,750 rpm2,500-4,000 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB124.0 V8Porsche911 (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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB124.0 V83.6 s
Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.82.7 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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
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.

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
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.

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
Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8
Power
650 hp
485 kW
0-100 km/h2.7 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
128 L
4.5 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB124.0 V8Porsche911 (992)Turbo S 3.8
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
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
4 seats
Trunk
128 L
4.5 cu ft
Length
4,535 mm
178.5 in
Height
1,303 mm
51.3 in
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

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehiclePorsche 911 (992) Turbo S 3.8
Consumption11.1 L/100 km21.2 mpg US25.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.43 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi31.26 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,665 L440 US gal366 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,914 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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