Car comparison

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12vsAston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V

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

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Ferrari 456

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1993-1998
VS

Aston Martin DB7 Vantage

5.9i V12 48V

420 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1999-1999

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    302 km/h
    188 mph
  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Highest torque
    550 Nm
    406 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,690 kg
    3,726 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    262 hp/t
    195 kW/t
    3.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    316 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    59/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456GT 5.5 V12Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
Power
442hp330kW
420hp313kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
542Nm400lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,780kg3,924lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
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Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
79.3s99% target: 299 km/h / 186 mph
Calculated
75.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
29.8L/100 km7.9mpg US9.5mpg UK
20L/100 km11.8mpg US14.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
12.7L/100 km18.5mpg US22.2mpg UK
10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
236hp/t176kW/t107hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
304Nm/t204lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
611km380mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,730mm186in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,240mm49in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,590mm102in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,520mm60in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,540mm61in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
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Trunk volume
316L
180L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank
110L
89L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V6,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456GT 5.5 V12Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
15.4 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
184 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 kW

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has 22 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 Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 22 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
542 Nm
400 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i 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
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
302 km/h
188 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
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
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V125.2 s
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V5.0 s

Although Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12 has more power, Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Vantage 5.9i V12 48V and Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12: 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
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
302 km/h
188 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
420 hp
313 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
Ferrari456GT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456GT 5.5 V12Aston MartinDB7 Vantage5.9i V12 48V
Power
442 hp
330 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
542 Nm
400 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.0 s
Top speed
302 km/h
188 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,780 kg
3,924 lb
Fuel consumption
18.0 L/100 km
13.1 mpg US
15.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,730 mm
186.2 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
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
Range score
611 km
380 mi
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Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
180 L
6.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
236 hp/t
176 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456 GT 5.5 V12
Consumption18 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km31.50 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi50.69 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,700 L713 US gal594 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,725 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456 GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 22 hp more
  • Has 8 Nm more
  • Is 90 kg lighter
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 136 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h

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