Car comparison

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40VvsAston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12

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

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Spyker C8 Laviolette

4.2i V8 40V

400 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2009
VS

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato

5.9 V12

441 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2003-2003

Comparison overview

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Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i 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
    1,275 kg
    2,811 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    314 hp/t
    234 kW/t
    3.2 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    0/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
Power
400hp298kW
441hp329kW
Torque
480Nm354lb-ft
556Nm410lb-ft
Curb weight
1,275kg2,811lb
1,740kg3,836lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
306 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
62.1s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
76.7s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.5s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
12.7s
Calculated
15.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.3s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Quarter mile
12.3s
Calculated
12.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
314hp/t234kW/t142hp/1000 lb
Calculated
253hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
376Nm/t252lb-ft/ton
Calculated
320Nm/t214lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
4,172cc255cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,185mm165in
4,481mm176in
Width
1,880mm74in
1,861mm73in
Height
1,245mm49in
1,244mm49in
Wheelbase
2,575mm101in
2,531mm100in
Front track
1,400mm55in
-
Rear track
1,580mm62in
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40VAston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,500 rpm
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 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
12.7 s
15.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
306 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 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
10.5 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.3 s
12.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
197 km/h
122 mph
185 km/h
115 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
441 hp
329 kW

Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12 has 41 hp more than Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V and Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 5.9 V12: 41 hp (31 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
556 Nm
410 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
1,740 kg
3,836 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 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
306 km/h
190 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, Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V and Aston Martin DB7 Zagato 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 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40V
400 hp
298 kW
4.5 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
441 hp
329 kW
5.0 s
306 km/h
190 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 Laviolette4.2i 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
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSpykerC8 Laviolette4.2i V8 40VAston MartinDB7 Zagato5.9 V12
Power
400 hp
298 kW
441 hp
329 kW
Torque
480 Nm
354 lb-ft
556 Nm
410 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.5 s
5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
306 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,275 kg
2,811 lb
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,185 mm
164.8 in
Height
1,245 mm
49.0 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,481 mm
176.4 in
Height
1,244 mm
49.0 in
Power-to-weight score
314 hp/t
234 kW/t
3.2 kg/hp
253 hp/t
189 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Head-to-head comparisons

Spyker C8 Laviolette 4.2i V8 40V

  • Is 465 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 60 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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