Car comparison

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8vsAston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

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

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Ferrari 488 Pista Spider

3.9 V8

720 hp3902 ccGasolineRWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2018-2019
VS

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera

5.2 V12

725 hp5204 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2018-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

  • Most powerful
    725 hp
    541 kW
  • Highest torque
    900 Nm
    664 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    80/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    2.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    340 km/h
    211 mph
  • Lightest
    1,380 kg
    3,042 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    522 hp/t
    389 kW/t
    1.9 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
720hp537kW
725hp541kW
Torque
770Nm568lb-ft
900Nm664lb-ft
Curb weight
1,380kg3,042lb
1,693kg3,732lb
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
To 99% top speed
49.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
48.2s99% target: 337 km/h / 209 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
2.9s
3.4s
0-200 km/h
8.0s
8.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
2.7s
Calculated
3.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
18L/100 km13.1mpg US15.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
Quarter mile
10.3s
Calculated
10.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
522hp/t389kW/t237hp/1000 lb
Calculated
428hp/t319kW/t194hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
558Nm/t373lb-ft/ton
Calculated
532Nm/t356lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
609km379mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,902cc238cu in
5,204cc318cu in
Length
4,605mm181in
4,712mm186in
Width
1,975mm78in
1,968mm77in
Height
1,206mm47in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,650mm104in
2,805mm110in
Front track
1,679mm66in
1,665mm66in
Rear track
1,649mm65in
1,645mm65in
Ground clearance-
120mm5in
Trunk volume
170L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
78L
-
CO2 emissions-
285g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V88,000 rpm3,000 rpm8,250 rpm
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V126,500 rpm1,800-5,000 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
2.7 s
3.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
2.9 s
3.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
8.0 s
8.9 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
29.9 s
30.3 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.8 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
4.5 s
4.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
6.8 s
7.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
8.7 s
9.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
228 km/h
142 mph
224 km/h
139 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
725 hp
541 kW

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 has 5 hp more than Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: 5 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
900 Nm
664 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
1,693 kg
3,732 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
340 km/h
211 mph
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
340 km/h
211 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 has more power, Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12: 0.5 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
720 hp
537 kW
2.9 s
340 km/h
211 mph
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
725 hp
541 kW
3.4 s
340 km/h
211 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
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,712 mm
185.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
Power
720 hp
537 kW
0-100 km/h2.9 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
725 hp
541 kW
0-100 km/h3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
2.9 s
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Ferrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari488 Pista Spider3.9 V8Aston MartinDBS Superleggera5.2 V12
Power
720 hp
537 kW
725 hp
541 kW
Torque
770 Nm
568 lb-ft
900 Nm
664 lb-ft
Acceleration
2.9 s
3.4 s
Top speed
340 km/h
211 mph
340 km/h
211 mph
Lightness
1,380 kg
3,042 lb
1,693 kg
3,732 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
170 L
6.0 cu ft
Length
4,605 mm
181.3 in
Height
1,206 mm
47.5 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,712 mm
185.5 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
609 km
379 mi
-
CO2 score
-
285 g/km
Trunk score
170 L
6.0 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
522 hp/t
389 kW/t
1.9 kg/hp
428 hp/t
319 kW/t
2.3 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 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km21.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi34.92 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year3,255 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 3.9 V8

  • Is 313 kg lighter
  • Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 94 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
  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Aston Martin DBS Superleggera 5.2 V12

  • Has 5 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Uses 0.4 L/100 km less fuel

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

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