Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II)
Car comparison
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.
New comparisonAston Martin DB7 GT
5.9 i V12 48V
Comparison overview
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.7 s
- Fastest top speed315 km/h196 mph Unrestricted300 km/h186 mph Restricted
- Most powerful557 hp415 kW
- Highest torque745 Nm549 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight290 hp/t216 kW/t3.4 kg/hp
- Largest trunk315 L
- Best overall score75/100
- Best performance score88/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score48/100
Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V
- Lightest1,780 kg3,924 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V | Aston 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 32V: Power / Torque
- Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V | 6,500 rpm | 4,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V | 5,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 5,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V | Aston 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V | 4.7 s |
| Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V | 4.9 s |
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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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.
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V |
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| Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V | Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| 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
Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V
- Is 140 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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