Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48VvsAston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

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

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Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

5.9i V12 48V

420 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-1999
VS

Aston Martin DB7 Volante

5.9 V12

426 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Highest torque
    542 Nm
    400 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,780 kg
    3,924 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    236 hp/t
    176 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Power
420hp313kW
426hp318kW
Torque
542Nm400lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,780kg3,924lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
76.2s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.4s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,240mm49in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,590mm102in
-
Front track
1,520mm60in
-
Rear track
1,540mm61in
-
Trunk volume
180L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
89L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48VAston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.4 s
15.6 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 6 hp more than Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
542 Nm
400 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
540 Nm
398 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 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 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
298 km/h
185 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V5.0 s
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V125.0 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 kW
5.0 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW
5.0 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 MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 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
1,240 mm
48.8 in
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 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
1,260 mm
49.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Power
420 hp
313 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
542 Nm
400 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,240 mm
48.8 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Trunk score
180 L
6.4 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V

  • Has 2 Nm more
  • Is 95 kg lighter
  • Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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