Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12vsFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

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 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
VS

Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999

Comparison overview

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Best choices

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 practicality score
    47/100

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,515 kg
    3,340 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Best economy score
    62/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
426hp318kW
380hp283kW
Torque
540Nm398lb-ft
363Nm268lb-ft
Curb weight
1,875kg4,134lb
1,515kg3,340lb
Gross weight-
1,700kg3,748lb
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
To 99% top speed
78.4s99% target: 295 km/h / 183 mph
Calculated
67.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.7s
0-200 km/h
15.6s
Calculated
14.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.0s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
227hp/t169kW/t103hp/1000 lb
Calculated
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton
Calculated
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
485km301mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,496cc213cu in
Length
4,666mm184in
4,250mm167in
Width
1,830mm72in
1,900mm75in
Height
1,260mm50in
1,170mm46in
Wheelbase-
2,450mm96in
Front track-
1,514mm60in
Rear track-
1,615mm64in
Trunk volume-
220L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
82L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.6 s
14.3 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 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
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.0 s
12.6 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
182 km/h
113 mph
188 km/h
117 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has 46 hp more than Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 46 hp (34 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s

Although Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12 has more power, Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12: 0.3 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 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
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Volante5.9 V12FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
380 hp
283 kW
Torque
540 Nm
398 lb-ft
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.7 s
Top speed
298 km/h
185 mph
295 km/h
183 mph
Lightness
1,875 kg
4,134 lb
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
Fuel consumption
-
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
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
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Range score
-
485 km
301 mi
Trunk score
-
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
227 hp/t
169 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Volante 5.9 V12

  • Has 46 hp more
  • Has 177 Nm more
  • Has 3 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Is 360 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 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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