Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12vsHolden Monaro 5.7 V8

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

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

5.9 V12

426 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-2003
VS

Holden Monaro

5.7 V8

408 hp5655 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2005

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
426hp318kW
408hp304kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
460Nm339lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,640kg3,616lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
75.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
65.5s99% target: 252 km/h / 157 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.3s
Calculated
18.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.0s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
239hp/t178kW/t109hp/1000 lb
Calculated
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
303Nm/t203lb-ft/ton
Calculated
280Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,655cc345cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,790mm189in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,840mm72in
Height
1,238mm49in
1,400mm55in
Wheelbase-
2,790mm110in
Front track-
1,560mm61in
Rear track-
1,575mm62in
Trunk volume-
370L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
75L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12Holden Monaro 5.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
HoldenMonaro5.7 V85,200 rpm4,400 rpm5,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.3 s
18.9 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
184 km/h
114 mph
173 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
408 hp
304 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12 has 18 hp more than Holden Monaro 5.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Holden Monaro 5.7 V8 and Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12: 18 hp (13 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
460 Nm
339 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
1,640 kg
3,616 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 Vantage5.9 V12
298 km/h
185 mph
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V125.0 s
HoldenMonaro5.7 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12 and Holden Monaro 5.7 V8: 0.3 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 Vantage5.9 V12
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW
5.0 s
298 km/h
185 mph
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
408 hp
304 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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 Vantage5.9 V12
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,238 mm
48.7 in
HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
408 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9 V12HoldenMonaro5.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
408 hp
304 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
460 Nm
339 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.3 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
255 km/h158 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,640 kg
3,616 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,238 mm
48.7 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Length
4,790 mm
188.6 in
Height
1,400 mm
55.1 in
Trunk score
-
370 L
13.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
239 hp/t
178 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9 V12

  • Has 18 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 km/h (27 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest

Holden Monaro 5.7 V8

  • Is 140 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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