Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48VvsAston Martin DB7 3.2

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

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

5.9i V12 48V

420 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-1999
VS

Aston Martin DB7

3.2

360 hp3228 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe1994-1999

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    420 hp
    313 kW
  • Highest torque
    542 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    66/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB73.2
Power
420hp313kW
360hp268kW
Torque
542Nm400lb-ft
499Nm368lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,725kg3,803lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
To 99% top speed
75.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
79.7s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
20.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
209hp/t156kW/t95hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,228cc197cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,631mm182in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,820mm72in
Height
1,240mm49in
1,268mm50in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
-
Front track
1,520mm60in
-
Rear track
1,540mm61in
-
Trunk volume
180L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48VAston Martin DB7 3.2PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 3.2: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB73.25,500 rpm3,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB73.2
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
20.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
168 km/h
104 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V has 60 hp more than Aston Martin DB7 3.2.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB7 3.2 and Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V: 60 hp (45 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
542 Nm
400 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB73.2
499 Nm
368 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Aston MartinDB73.2
1,725 kg
3,803 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 MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
265 km/h
165 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V5.0 s
Aston MartinDB73.26.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V and Aston Martin DB7 3.2: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB73.2
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
5.0 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinDB73.2
360 hp
268 kW
6.0 s
265 km/h
165 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 MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,240 mm
48.8 in
Aston MartinDB73.2
Power
360 hp
268 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
265 km/h
165 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB73.2
Power
420 hp
313 kW
360 hp
268 kW
Torque
542 Nm
400 lb-ft
499 Nm
368 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
265 km/h
165 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,725 kg
3,803 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,240 mm
48.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,631 mm
182.3 in
Height
1,268 mm
49.9 in
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
209 hp/t
156 kW/t
4.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V

  • Has 60 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 33 km/h (21 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 27 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Heaviest

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