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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32VvsAston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II)

5.3 i V8 32V

557 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe1993-2000
VS

Aston Martin DB7 GT

5.9 i V12 48V

440 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2004

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    557 hp
    415 kW
  • Highest torque
    745 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    290 hp/t
    216 kW/t
    3.4 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    315 L
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best performance score
    88/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
557hp415kW
440hp328kW
Torque
745Nm549lb-ft
556Nm410lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,745mm187in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,230mm48in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,590mm102in
Front track
1,540mm61in
1,524mm60in
Rear track
1,580mm62in
1,530mm60in
Trunk volume
315L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
105L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32VAston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V5,000 rpm5,000 rpm5,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
557 hp
415 kW
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V has 117 hp more than Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V: 117 hp (87 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
745 Nm
549 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
556 Nm
410 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 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 MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 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 V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
557 hp
415 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
440 hp
328 kW
4.9 s
298 km/h
185 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 MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V
Power
557 hp
415 kW
440 hp
328 kW
Torque
745 Nm
549 lb-ft
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
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
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 117 hp more
  • Has 189 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 43 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 135 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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