Aston Martin V12 Vanquish
6.0 V12
466 hp5935 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedCoupe2001-2004
Car comparison
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12vsAston 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
4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2005-2008
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed306 km/h190 mph
- Most powerful466 hp347 kW
- Best power-to-weight254 hp/t189 kW/t3.9 kg/hp
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score78/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score40/100
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V
- Highest torque410 Nm302 lb-ft
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 466hp347kW | 385hp287kW |
| Torque | 400Nm295lb-ft | 410Nm302lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,835kg4,045lb | 1,570kg3,461lb |
| Top speed | 306 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 81.1s99% target: 303 km/h / 188 mph Calculated | 74.1s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.3s Calculated | 15.4s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | - | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | - | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 254hp/t189kW/t115hp/1000 lb Calculated | 245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 218Nm/t146lb-ft/ton Calculated | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 5,935cc362cu in | 4,281cc261cu in |
| Length | 4,665mm184in | 4,383mm173in |
| Width | 1,923mm76in | 1,866mm73in |
| Height | 1,318mm52in | 1,255mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,690mm106in | 2,600mm102in |
| Front track | - | 1,568mm62in |
| Rear track | - | 1,562mm61in |
| Trunk volume | - | 300L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | - | 77L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32VPowerTorque
- Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: Power / Torque
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 6,500 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 6,750 rpm |
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V | 7,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 4.8 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 5.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.3 s | 15.4 s |
| Top speed | 306 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 | 5.8 s | 5.8 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 8.6 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.0 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 13.0 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 184 km/h 114 mph | 183 km/h 114 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 466 hp 347 kW |
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V | 385 hp 287 kW |
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12 has 81 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 V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12: 81 hp (60 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 400 Nm 295 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 1,835 kg 4,045 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 306 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 5.0 s |
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V | 5.0 s |
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 254 hp/t 189 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.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | 466 hp 347 kW | 5.0 s | 306 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.
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| Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 |
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV12 Vanquish6.0 V12 | Aston MartinV8 Vantage4.3 i V8 32V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 466 hp 347 kW | 385 hp 287 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 306 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 295 km/h183 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,835 kg 4,045 lb | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | - | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 254 hp/t 189 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 245 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V12 Vanquish 6.0 V12
- Has 81 hp more
- Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
- Has 9 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Heaviest
Aston Martin V8 Vantage 4.3 i V8 32V
- Has 10 Nm more
- Is 265 kg lighter
Pros
- Highest torque
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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