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Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12vsPorsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

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 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2003
VS

Porsche 911 (996) · Facelift 2001

Turbo 3.6

420 hp3600 ccGasolineAWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2000-2005

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Highest torque
    560 Nm
    413 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,540 kg
    3,395 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    273 hp/t
    203 kW/t
    3.7 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
441hp329kW
420hp313kW
Torque
556Nm410lb-ft
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,540kg3,395lb
Gross weight-
1,885kg4,156lb
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
To 99% top speed
77.3s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
71.2s99% target: 293 km/h / 182 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.0s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
15.0s
Calculated
14.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.8s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption city-
18.8L/100 km12.5mpg US15.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
273hp/t203kW/t124hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
364Nm/t243lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
3,600cc220cu in
Length
4,481mm176in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,861mm73in
1,830mm72in
Height
1,244mm49in
1,295mm51in
Wheelbase
2,531mm100in
2,350mm93in
Front track-
1,472mm58in
Rear track-
1,528mm60in
Max trunk volume-
100L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
4
Fuel tank-
63L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
  • Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.66,000 rpm2,700-4,600 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.8 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.0 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.0 s
14.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.8 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.6 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.0 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
186 km/h
116 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12 has 21 hp more than Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6.

The biggest power difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: 21 hp (16 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
560 Nm
413 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
1,540 kg
3,395 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
296 km/h
184 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12 has more power, Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6 and Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: 0.2 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 Zagato5.9 V12
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
420 hp
313 kW
4.8 s
296 km/h
184 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
Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
420 hp
313 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
296 km/h
184 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12Porsche911 (996)Facelift 2001Turbo 3.6
Power
441 hp
329 kW
420 hp
313 kW
Torque
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.0 s
4.8 s
Top speed
306 km/h
190 mph
296 km/h
184 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,540 kg
3,395 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
4 seats
Trunk
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,295 mm
51.0 in
Trunk score
-
100 L
3.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
273 hp/t
203 kW/t
3.7 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Porsche 911 (996) Facelift 2001 Turbo 3.6

  • Has 4 Nm more
  • Is 200 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 19 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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