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Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48VvsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.8 L/100 km
    12.5 mpg US
    15.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
440hp328kW
420hp313kW
Torque
556Nm410lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
22.6L/100 km10.4mpg US12.5mpg UK
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
16.5L/100 km14.3mpg US17.1mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
247hp/t184kW/t112hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
312Nm/t209lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,230mm48in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
2,350mm93in
Front track
1,524mm60in
1,472mm58in
Rear track
1,530mm60in
1,528mm60in
Trunk volume
180L
-
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
63L

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 48VPorsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 km/h
116 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V has 20 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: 20 hp (15 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48V4.9 s
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.64.8 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V has more power, Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V: 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 GT5.9 i V12 48VPorsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
440 hp
328 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 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
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
247 hp/t
184 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 GT 5.9 i V12 48V

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 80 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 240 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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