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Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12vsAston Martin Virage Volante 5.3

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

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Aston Martin DB7 Volante

5.9 V12

426 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

Aston Martin Virage Volante

5.3

336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1995

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 Volante 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 power-to-weight
    227 hp/t
    169 kW/t
    4.4 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
426hp318kW
336hp251kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
510Nm376lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,790kg3,946lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
78.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
88.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
6.0s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
22.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
5.7s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
5,340cc326cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,737mm186in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,854mm73in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,321mm52in
Wheelbase-
2,610mm103in
Max trunk volume-
330L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
113L

Performance charts

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Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
5.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
6.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
22.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
164 km/h
102 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 90 hp more than Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 90 hp (67 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
510 Nm
376 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
1,790 kg
3,946 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 Volante5.9 V12
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 1.0 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 Volante5.9 V12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW
5.0 s
298 km/h
185 mph
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
336 hp
251 kW
6.0 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 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 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
Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
336 hp
251 kW
0-100 km/h6.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3
Power
426 hp
318 kW
336 hp
251 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
510 Nm
376 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
6.0 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,790 kg
3,946 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Length
4,737 mm
186.5 in
Height
1,321 mm
52.0 in
Trunk score
-
330 L
11.7 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
188 hp/t
140 kW/t
5.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

  • Has 90 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 38 km/h (24 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 39 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest

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