Car comparison

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40VvsAston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

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

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Spyker C8 Spyder

4.2 V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2000-2009
VS

Aston Martin DB7 Volante

5.9 V12

426 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003

Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,000 kg
    2,205 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    400 hp/t
    298 kW/t
    2.5 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    82/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Power
400hp298kW
426hp318kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
540Nm398lb-ft
Curb weight
1,000kg2,205lb
1,875kg4,134lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
298 km/h
185 mph
To 99% top speed
51.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
78.6s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
11.8s
Calculated
15.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.2s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
400hp/t298kW/t181hp/1000 lb
Calculated
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
480Nm/t321lb-ft/ton
Calculated
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,050mm159in
4,666mm184in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,080mm43in
1,260mm50in
Wheelbase
2,550mm100in
-
Front track
1,400mm55in
-
Rear track
1,580mm62in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
100L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40VAston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V7,500 rpm4,000 rpm7,750 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
MetricSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.3 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.5 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
15.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
298 km/h
185 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.2 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.4 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.2 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
204 km/h
127 mph
182 km/h
113 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
426 hp
318 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 26 hp more than Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 26 hp (19 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
480 Nm
354 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
1,000 kg
2,205 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V4.5 s
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V125.0 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has more power, Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 0.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
SpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40V
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 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
VehicleSpykerC8 Spyder4.2 V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
Power
400 hp
298 kW
426 hp
318 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
298 km/h
185 mph
Lightness
1,000 kg
2,205 lb
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,080 mm
42.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,666 mm
183.7 in
Height
1,260 mm
49.6 in
Power-to-weight score
400 hp/t
298 kW/t
2.5 kg/hp
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Spyder 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 875 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 173 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power

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