Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VvsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

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

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Aston Martin DB7 GT

5.9 i V12 48V

440 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.3 i V8 32V

385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    440 hp
    328 kW
  • Highest torque
    556 Nm
    410 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    247 hp/t
    184 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    42/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Lightest
    1,570 kg
    3,461 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    16.8 L/100 km
    14.0 mpg US
    16.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    300 L

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
440hp328kW
385hp287kW
Torque
556Nm410lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,281cc261cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,383mm173in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
180L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
89L
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V5,000 rpm5,000 rpm5,250 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V7,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.4 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V has 55 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: 55 hp (41 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 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 GT5.9 i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V and Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: 0.1 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 GT5.9 i V12 48V
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
4.9 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
440 hp
328 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 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
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
440 hp
328 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
5.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,230 mm
48.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Has 55 hp more
  • Has 146 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 2 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
  • Smallest trunk

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