Car comparison

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VvsAston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12

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

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Ferrari F430 Spider

4.3 i V8 32V

510 hp4308 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2008-2009
VS

Aston Martin DB9 Volante

6.0 i V12

456 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2004-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph
  • Most powerful
    510 hp
    380 kW
  • Lightest
    1,440 kg
    3,175 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    354 hp/t
    264 kW/t
    2.8 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    250 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    87/100
  • Best economy score
    65/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Power
510hp380kW
456hp340kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,440kg3,175lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
49.7s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
77.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.7s
4.9s
0-200 km/h
10.2s
Calculated
14.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.5s
Calculated
4.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
15.7L/100 km15mpg US18.0mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city-
25.2L/100 km9.3mpg US11.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.3s
Calculated
12.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
354hp/t264kW/t161hp/1000 lb
Calculated
267hp/t199kW/t121hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
326Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
333Nm/t223lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
605km376mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,308cc263cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,511mm178in
4,710mm185in
Width
1,923mm76in
1,875mm74in
Height
1,217mm48in
1,318mm52in
Wheelbase
2,601mm102in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,669mm66in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
250L
197L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
95L
85L
CO2 emissions
360g/km
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Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32VAston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V8,500 rpm5,250 rpm8,750 rpm
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V126,000 rpm5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.5 s
4.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.7 s
4.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.2 s
14.6 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.0 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.1 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.5 s
8.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.6 s
10.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.3 s
12.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
212 km/h
132 mph
187 km/h
116 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
456 hp
340 kW

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V has 54 hp more than Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12 and Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
1,710 kg
3,770 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
315 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin DB9 Volante 6.0 i V12: 1.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
510 hp
380 kW
3.7 s
315 km/h
196 mph
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
456 hp
340 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 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
FerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32V
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Aston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Power
456 hp
340 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF430 Spider4.3 i V8 32VAston MartinDB9 Volante6.0 i V12
Power
510 hp
380 kW
456 hp
340 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.7 s
4.9 s
Top speed
315 km/h
196 mph
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Lightness
1,440 kg
3,175 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
15.7 L/100 km
15.0 mpg US
18.0 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
250 L
8.8 cu ft
Length
4,511 mm
177.6 in
Height
1,217 mm
47.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Length
4,710 mm
185.4 in
Height
1,318 mm
51.9 in
Range score
605 km
376 mi
-
CO2 score
360 g/km
-
Trunk score
250 L
8.8 cu ft
197 L
7.0 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
354 hp/t
264 kW/t
2.8 kg/hp
267 hp/t
199 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V
Consumption15.7 L/100 km15 mpg US18 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km27.47 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi44.22 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,355 L622 US gal518 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,121 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3 i V8 32V

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 270 kg lighter
  • Is 1.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 88 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 53 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

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