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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8vsAston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V

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

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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008

S 4.7 V8

436 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster2015-2016
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage

4.3 i V8 32V

385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    305 km/h
    190 mph
  • Most powerful
    436 hp
    325 kW
  • Highest torque
    490 Nm
    361 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    258 hp/t
    192 kW/t
    3.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.2 L/100 km
    25.6 mpg US
    30.7 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    79/100
  • Best economy score
    73/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
436hp325kW
385hp287kW
Torque
490Nm361lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
1,570kg3,461lb
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph
Calculated
74.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.8s
5.0s
0-200 km/h
14.4s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.6s
Calculated
4.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK
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Fuel consumption city
19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK
16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.7s
Calculated
13.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb
Calculated
245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
625km388mi
Calculated
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Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,281cc261cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,383mm173in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,866mm73in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,255mm49in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,600mm102in
Front track
1,570mm62in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,562mm61in
Trunk volume
144L
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
77L
CO2 emissions
296g/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 V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V7,000 rpm5,000 rpm7,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.6 s
4.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.8 s
5.0 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.4 s
15.4 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
8.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.8 s
11.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.7 s
13.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 has 51 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8: 51 hp (38 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
1,570 kg
3,461 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V84.8 s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V5.0 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: 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 MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8
436 hp
325 kW
4.8 s
305 km/h
190 mph
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp
287 kW
5.0 s
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 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 RoadsterFacelift 2008S 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
Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
385 hp
287 kW
0-100 km/h5.0 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008S 4.7 V8Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V
Power
436 hp
325 kW
385 hp
287 kW
Torque
490 Nm
361 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.8 s
5.0 s
Top speed
305 km/h
190 mph
Unrestricted
295 km/h183 mph
Restricted
280 km/h174 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
1,570 kg
3,461 lb
Fuel consumption
12.8 L/100 km
18.4 mpg US
22.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
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
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Length
4,383 mm
172.6 in
Height
1,255 mm
49.4 in
Range score
625 km
388 mi
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CO2 score
296 g/km
-
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
300 L
10.6 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
258 hp/t
192 kW/t
3.9 kg/hp
245 hp/t
183 kW/t
4.1 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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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleAston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8
Consumption12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km22.40 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi36.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,360 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 S 4.7 V8

  • Has 51 hp more
  • Has 80 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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