Car comparison

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12vsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

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

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Aston Martin DB7 Zagato

5.9 V12

441 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2003
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.3 i V8 32V

385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.0 s
  • Fastest top speed
    306 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    441 hp
    329 kW
  • Highest torque
    556 Nm
    410 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    253 hp/t
    189 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100
  • Best practicality score
    50/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
441hp329kW
385hp287kW
Torque
556Nm410lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,281cc261cu in
Length
4,481mm176in
4,383mm173in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,531mm100in
2,600mm102in
Front track-
1,568mm62in
Rear track-
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank-
77L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V7,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
15.4 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
441 hp
329 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12 has 56 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: 56 hp (42 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 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 Zagato5.9 V12
306 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
441 hp
329 kW
5.0 s
306 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 Zagato5.9 V12
Power
441 hp
329 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,481 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
441 hp
329 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
5.0 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,481 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Trunk score
-
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12

  • Has 56 hp more
  • Has 146 Nm more
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 8 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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