Car comparison

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12vsSpyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

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

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Aston Martin V12 Vantage

S 6.0 V12

573 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2016-2018
VS

Spyker C8 Preliator

4.2 V8 40V

525 hp4172 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticSuperchargedCoupe2016-present

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Fastest top speed
    330 km/h
    205 mph
  • Most powerful
    573 hp
    427 kW
  • Highest torque
    620 Nm
    457 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    300 L
  • Best overall score
    73/100
  • Best economy score
    67/100
  • Best practicality score
    37/100

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,390 kg
    3,064 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    378 hp/t
    282 kW/t
    2.6 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    91/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
573hp427kW
525hp391kW
Torque
620Nm457lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,665kg3,671lb
1,390kg3,064lb
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
To 99% top speed
57.4s99% target: 327 km/h / 203 mph
Calculated
49.6s99% target: 319 km/h / 198 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
3.9s
3.7s
0-200 km/h
10.6s
Calculated
10.0s
Calculated
0-60 mph
3.7s
Calculated
3.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
14.7L/100 km16mpg US19.2mpg 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
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
344hp/t257kW/t156hp/1000 lb
Calculated
378hp/t282kW/t171hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
372Nm/t249lb-ft/ton
Calculated
432Nm/t289lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
544km338mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,935cc362cu in
4,172cc255cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,628mm182in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,953mm77in
Height
1,250mm49in
1,202mm47in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,725mm107in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,625mm64in
Rear track
1,575mm62in
1,645mm65in
Trunk volume
300L
120L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
57L
CO2 emissions
343g/km
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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 V12Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
  • Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V126,750 rpm5,750 rpm7,000 rpm
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V6,800 rpm3,500 rpm7,200 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
3.7 s
3.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
3.9 s
3.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
10.6 s
10.0 s
0-200 mph
0-322 km/h
45.6 s
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Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.1 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.2 s
5.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
7.7 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
9.8 s
9.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
11.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
210 km/h
130 mph
215 km/h
133 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has 48 hp more than Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V.

The biggest power difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 48 hp (36 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
1,390 kg
3,064 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 VantageS 6.0 V12
330 km/h
205 mph
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
322 km/h
200 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V123.9 s
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V3.7 s

Although Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12 has more power, Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V and Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12: 0.2 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12
573 hp
427 kW
3.9 s
330 km/h
205 mph
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
525 hp
391 kW
3.7 s
322 km/h
200 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 VantageS 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
SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
525 hp
391 kW
0-100 km/h3.7 s
Top speed
322 km/h
200 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV12 VantageS 6.0 V12SpykerC8 Preliator4.2 V8 40V
Power
573 hp
427 kW
525 hp
391 kW
Torque
620 Nm
457 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
3.9 s
3.7 s
Top speed
330 km/h
205 mph
322 km/h
200 mph
Lightness
1,665 kg
3,671 lb
1,390 kg
3,064 lb
Fuel consumption
14.7 L/100 km
16.0 mpg US
19.2 mpg UK
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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
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Length
4,628 mm
182.2 in
Height
1,202 mm
47.3 in
Range score
544 km
338 mi
-
CO2 score
343 g/km
-
Trunk score
300 L
10.6 cu ft
120 L
4.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
344 hp/t
257 kW/t
2.9 kg/hp
378 hp/t
282 kW/t
2.6 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 S 6.0 V12
Consumption14.7 L/100 km16 mpg US19.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km25.72 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi41.40 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,205 L582 US gal485 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,859 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V12 Vantage S 6.0 V12

  • Has 48 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 180 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest

Spyker C8 Preliator 4.2 V8 40V

  • Is 275 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 34 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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