Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12vsTVR Griffith 5.0

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

TVR Griffith

5.0

340 hp4997 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1993-2000

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    298 km/h
    185 mph
  • Most powerful
    426 hp
    318 kW
  • Highest torque
    540 Nm
    398 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    68/100
  • Best performance score
    78/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    47/100

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.5 s
  • Lightest
    1,060 kg
    2,337 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    321 hp/t
    239 kW/t
    3.1 kg/hp

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12TVRGriffith5.0
Power
426hp318kW
340hp254kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
481Nm355lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,060kg2,337lb
Gross weight-
1,280kg2,822lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
48.7s99% target: 268 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.5s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
13.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.3s
Calculated
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
321hp/t239kW/t145hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
454Nm/t304lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,997cc305cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,050mm159in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,760mm69in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,180mm46in
Wheelbase-
2,282mm90in
Front track-
1,460mm57in
Rear track-
1,470mm58in
Trunk volume-
310L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
57L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12TVR Griffith 5.0PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • TVR Griffith 5.0: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
TVRGriffith5.05,250 rpm3,750 rpm5,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12TVRGriffith5.0
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
13.6 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
192 km/h
119 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
TVRGriffith5.0
340 hp
254 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 86 hp more than TVR Griffith 5.0.

The biggest power difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 86 hp (64 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
TVRGriffith5.0
481 Nm
355 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
TVRGriffith5.0
1,060 kg
2,337 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
TVRGriffith5.0
271 km/h
168 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V125.0 s
TVRGriffith5.04.5 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has more power, TVR Griffith 5.0 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between TVR Griffith 5.0 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
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
TVRGriffith5.0
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 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
TVRGriffith5.0
340 hp
254 kW
4.5 s
271 km/h
168 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
TVRGriffith5.0
Power
340 hp
254 kW
0-100 km/h4.5 s
Top speed
271 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12TVRGriffith5.0
Power
426 hp
318 kW
340 hp
254 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
481 Nm
355 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.5 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
271 km/h
168 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,060 kg
2,337 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
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Length
4,050 mm
159.4 in
Height
1,180 mm
46.5 in
Trunk score
-
310 L
10.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
321 hp/t
239 kW/t
3.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

  • Has 86 hp more
  • Has 59 Nm more
  • Has 27 km/h (17 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

TVR Griffith 5.0

  • Is 815 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 94 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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