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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32VvsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II)

5.3 i V8 32V

557 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualSuperchargedCoupe1993-2000
VS

Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.0 V8

510 hp3982 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboCoupe2017-2024

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    3.6 s
  • Lightest
    1,530 kg
    3,373 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    333 hp/t
    249 kW/t
    3.0 kg/hp
  • Best performance score
    92/100
  • Best economy score
    79/100

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V

  • Fastest top speed
    315 km/h
    196 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    557 hp
    415 kW
  • Highest torque
    745 Nm
    549 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    75/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
557hp415kW
510hp380kW
Torque
745Nm549lb-ft
685Nm505lb-ft
Curb weight
1,920kg4,233lb
1,530kg3,373lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
314 km/h
195 mph
To 99% top speed
75.8s99% target: 312 km/h / 194 mph
Calculated
50.9s99% target: 311 km/h / 193 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
3.6s
0-200 km/h
13.9s
Calculated
10.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
3.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14.4L/100 km16.3mpg US19.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
11.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
290hp/t216kW/t132hp/1000 lb
Calculated
333hp/t249kW/t151hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
388Nm/t260lb-ft/ton
Calculated
448Nm/t300lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
695km432mi
Calculated
Displacement
5,340cc326cu in
3,982cc243cu in
Length
4,745mm187in
4,465mm176in
Width
1,924mm76in
1,942mm76in
Height
1,330mm52in
1,273mm50in
Wheelbase
2,610mm103in
2,704mm106in
Front track
1,540mm61in
-
Rear track
1,580mm62in
-
Trunk volume
315L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
105L
73L
CO2 emissions-
245g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32VAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V6,500 rpm4,000 rpm6,750 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V86,000 rpm2,000-5,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
3.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
3.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
13.9 s
10.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
314 km/h
195 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.0 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
7.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
9.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
11.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
190 km/h
118 mph
211 km/h
131 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
557 hp
415 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V has 47 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V: 47 hp (35 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
745 Nm
549 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
685 Nm
505 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
1,530 kg
3,373 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 MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
314 km/h
195 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V has more power, Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage (II) 5.3 i V8 32V: 1.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
557 hp
415 kW
4.7 s
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
510 hp
380 kW
3.6 s
314 km/h
195 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 MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32V
Power
557 hp
415 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
510 hp
380 kW
0-100 km/h3.6 s
Top speed
314 km/h
195 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage (II)5.3 i V8 32VAston MartinV8 Vantage4.0 V8
Power
557 hp
415 kW
510 hp
380 kW
Torque
745 Nm
549 lb-ft
685 Nm
505 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
3.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
315 km/h196 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
314 km/h
195 mph
Lightness
1,920 kg
4,233 lb
1,530 kg
3,373 lb
Fuel consumption
-
10.5 L/100 km
22.4 mpg US
26.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
315 L
11.1 cu ft
Length
4,745 mm
186.8 in
Height
1,330 mm
52.4 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,465 mm
175.8 in
Height
1,273 mm
50.1 in
Range score
-
695 km
432 mi
CO2 score
-
245 g/km
Trunk score
315 L
11.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
290 hp/t
216 kW/t
3.4 kg/hp
333 hp/t
249 kW/t
3.0 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.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8
Consumption10.5 L/100 km22.4 mpg US26.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km18.38 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi29.57 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,575 L416 US gal346 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,756 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.0 V8

  • Is 390 kg lighter
  • Is 1.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 43 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

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