Aston Martin V12 Vantage
Car comparison
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12vsFerrari California T 3.9 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonFerrari California T
3.9 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Ferrari California T 3.9 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h3.6 s
- Highest torque755 Nm557 lb-ft
- Lightest1,625 kg3,583 lb
- Best power-to-weight345 hp/t257 kW/t2.9 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions250 g/km
- Best estimated range743 km462 mi
- Best overall score78/100
- Best performance score93/100
- Best economy score79/100
- Best practicality score45/100
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12
- Fastest top speed330 km/h205 mph
- Most powerful573 hp427 kW
- Largest trunk300 L
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 573hp427kW | 560hp418kW |
| Torque | 620Nm457lb-ft | 755Nm557lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,665kg3,671lb | 1,625kg3,583lb |
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 57.8s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph Calculated | 66.3s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 3.9s | 3.6s |
| 0-200 km/h | 10.6s Calculated | 11.2s |
| 0-60 mph | 3.7s Calculated | 3.4s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg UK | 10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 22.5L/100 km10.5mpg US12.6mpg UK | - |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.2L/100 km23.1mpg US27.7mpg UK | - |
| Quarter mile | 11.6s Calculated | 11.5s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb Calculated | 345hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton Calculated | 465Nm/t311lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 544km338mi Calculated | 743km462mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,935cc362cu in | 3,855cc235cu in |
| Length | 4,385mm173in | 4,570mm180in |
| Width | 1,865mm73in | 1,910mm75in |
| Height | 1,250mm49in | 1,322mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm102in | 2,670mm105in |
| Front track | 1,570mm62in | 1,631mm64in |
| Rear track | 1,575mm62in | 1,605mm63in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | 241L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 340L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 78L |
| CO2 emissions | 343g/km | 250g/km |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
- Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
- Ferrari California T 3.9 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 6,750 rpm | 5,750 rpm | 7,000 rpm |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 7,500 rpm | 4,750 rpm | 7,750 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 3.7 s | 3.4 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 3.9 s | 3.6 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 10.6 s | 11.2 s |
0-200 mph 0-322 km/h | 45.9 s | - |
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.2 s | 5.0 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 7.7 s | 7.5 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 9.8 s | 9.7 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 11.6 s | 11.5 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 210 km/h 130 mph | 202 km/h 126 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 573 hp 427 kW |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 560 hp 418 kW |
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has 13 hp more than Ferrari California T 3.9 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 13 hp (10 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 755 Nm 557 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 315 km/h 196 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 3.9 s |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 3.6 s |
Although Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has more power, Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 0.3 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 4.2 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 344 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 544 km 338 mi |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 743 km 462 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 573 hp 427 kW | 3.9 s | 330 km/h 205 mph |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 560 hp 418 kW | 3.6 s | 315 km/h 196 mph |
Most attractive quadrant
Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.
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| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 |
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| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 |
| 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | ||||||
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 |
| 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||
Ferrari California T 3.9 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | 3.9 s |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | 3.6 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 VantageS 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 |
| FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12 | FerrariCalifornia T3.9 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 573 hp 427 kW | 560 hp 418 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 620 Nm 457 lb-ft | 755 Nm 557 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 3.9 s | 3.6 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 330 km/h 205 mph | 315 km/h 196 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,665 kg 3,671 lb | 1,625 kg 3,583 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 14.7 L/100 km 16.0 mpg US 19.2 mpg UK | 10.5 L/100 km 22.4 mpg US 26.9 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 544 km 338 mi | 743 km 462 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 343 g/km | 250 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 241 L 8.5 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 344 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | 345 hp/t 257 kW/t 2.9 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 | Ferrari California T 3.9 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK | 10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 25.72 LC100 km | 18.38 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 41.40 LC100 mi | 29.57 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal | 1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,859 LC/year | 2,756 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12
- Has 13 hp more
- Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
- Has 59 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Ferrari California T 3.9 V8
- Has 135 Nm more
- Is 40 kg lighter
- Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 4.2 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 0 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 199 km (123 mi) more estimated range
- Emits 93 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest torque
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
- Smallest trunk
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