Car comparison

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6vsAston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

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

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Nissan GT-R (R35)

3.8 V6

485 hp3799 ccGasolineAWDDual-clutchTwin-turboCoupe2007-2010
VS

Aston Martin DBS V12

5.9 V12

517 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2007-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

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Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    320 km/h
    199 mph Unrestricted
    310 km/h
    193 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    588 Nm
    434 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.4 L/100 km
    19.0 mpg US
    22.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    18.3 L/100 km
    12.9 mpg US
    15.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.1 L/100 km
    25.8 mpg US
    31.0 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    597 km
    371 mi
  • Best overall score
    77/100
  • Best performance score
    90/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
485hp362kW
517hp386kW
Torque
588Nm434lb-ft
570Nm420lb-ft
Curb weight
1,740kg3,836lb
1,695kg3,737lb
Gross weight
2,200kg4,850lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Calculated
307 km/h
191 mph
To 99% top speed
55.0s99% target: 317 km/h / 197 mph
Calculated
63.2s99% target: 304 km/h / 189 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.5s
4.3s
0-200 km/h
10.1s
Calculated
12.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.3s
Calculated
4.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.4L/100 km19mpg US22.8mpg UK
16.4L/100 km14.3mpg US17.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
18.3L/100 km12.9mpg US15.4mpg UK
24.3L/100 km9.7mpg US11.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.1L/100 km25.8mpg US31.0mpg UK
11.7L/100 km20.1mpg US24.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.2s
Calculated
12.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
279hp/t208kW/t126hp/1000 lb
Calculated
305hp/t227kW/t138hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
338Nm/t226lb-ft/ton
Calculated
336Nm/t225lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
476km296mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,799cc232cu in
5,935cc362cu in
Length
4,650mm183in
4,721mm186in
Width
1,895mm75in
1,905mm75in
Height
1,370mm54in
1,280mm50in
Wheelbase
2,780mm109in
2,740mm108in
Front track
1,590mm63in
-
Rear track
1,600mm63in
-
Ground clearance
105mm4in
-
Trunk volume
315L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
74L
78L
CO2 emissions-
388g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12PowerTorque
  • Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V66,400 rpm3,200-5,200 rpm6,650 rpm
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V126,500 rpm5,750 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.3 s
4.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.5 s
4.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.1 s
12.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Likely limited
307 km/h
191 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
1.9 s
2.1 s
330 ft
101 m
5.0 s
5.4 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.4 s
8.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.5 s
10.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.2 s
12.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
211 km/h
131 mph
196 km/h
122 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has 32 hp more than Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 32 hp (24 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
570 Nm
420 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
1,695 kg
3,737 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
307 km/h
191 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V63.5 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V124.3 s

Although Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12 has more power, Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 and Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12: 4.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
597 km
371 mi
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
476 km
296 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
485 hp
362 kW
3.5 s
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
517 hp
386 kW
4.3 s
307 km/h
191 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
Power
485 hp
362 kW
0-100 km/h3.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
517 hp
386 kW
0-100 km/h4.3 s
Top speed
307 km/h
191 mph
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
3.5 s
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
4.3 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
NissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 kg/hp
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleNissanGT-R (R35)3.8 V6Aston MartinDBS V125.9 V12
Power
485 hp
362 kW
517 hp
386 kW
Torque
588 Nm
434 lb-ft
570 Nm
420 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.5 s
4.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
320 km/h199 mph
Restricted
310 km/h193 mph
307 km/h
191 mph
Lightness
1,740 kg
3,836 lb
1,695 kg
3,737 lb
Fuel consumption
12.4 L/100 km
19.0 mpg US
22.8 mpg UK
16.4 L/100 km
14.3 mpg US
17.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,650 mm
183.1 in
Height
1,370 mm
53.9 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,721 mm
185.9 in
Height
1,280 mm
50.4 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
476 km
296 mi
CO2 score
-
388 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
279 hp/t
208 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
305 hp/t
227 kW/t
3.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleNissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12
Consumption12.4 L/100 km19 mpg US22.8 mpg UK16.4 L/100 km14.3 mpg US17.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km21.70 LC100 km28.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi34.92 LC100 mi46.19 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,860 L491 US gal409 UK gal2,460 L650 US gal541 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,255 LC/year4,305 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Nissan GT-R (R35) 3.8 V6

  • Has 18 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 13 km/h (8 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 4.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 121 km (75 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest

Aston Martin DBS V12 5.9 V12

  • Has 32 hp more
  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Has 26 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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