Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12vsAston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2016-2018
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008

N430 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,665 kg
    3,671 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    344 hp/t
    257 kW/t
    2.9 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    71/100
  • Best performance score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    32/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8

  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.8 L/100 km
    18.4 mpg US
    22.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    19.0 L/100 km
    12.4 mpg US
    14.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    296 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    625 km
    388 mi
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
573hp427kW
436hp325kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
490Nm361lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,690kg3,726lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
To 99% top speed
58.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
4.8s
0-200 km/h
10.7s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
4.6s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
11.6s
Calculated
12.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
625km388mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,735cc289cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,385mm173in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,865mm73in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,270mm50in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,570mm62in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,590mm63in
Trunk volume
300L
144L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
80L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
296g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
4.6 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
4.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.7 s
14.4 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
46.6 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
8.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
10.8 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
12.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
209 km/h
130 mph
188 km/h
117 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 has 137 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 137 hp (102 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 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 MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V123.9 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V84.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12: 1.9 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
544 km
338 mi
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
625 km
388 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
Power
573 hp
427 kW
0-100 km/h3.9 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
436 hp
325 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
3.9 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
4.8 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
Aston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 Vantage RoadsterS 6.0 V12Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8
Power
573 hp
427 kW
436 hp
325 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
4.8 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
305 km/h
190 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,250 mm
49.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Length
4,385 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,270 mm
50.0 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
625 km
388 mi
CO2 score
343 g/km
296 g/km
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
144 L
5.1 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 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
VehicleAston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage Roadster S 6.0 V12

  • Has 137 hp more
  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 25 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 25 km/h (16 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 86 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 156 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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