Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster
4.3 i V8 32V
385 hp4281 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible2006-2008
Car comparison
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32VvsAston Martin Virage Volante 5.3
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Aston Martin Virage Volante
5.3
336 hp5340 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1990-1995
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V
- Quickest 0-100 km/h5.0 s
- Fastest top speed290 km/h180 mph Unrestricted280 km/h174 mph Restricted
- Most powerful385 hp287 kW
- Lightest1,570 kg3,461 lb
- Best power-to-weight245 hp/t183 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score0/100
Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3
- Highest torque510 Nm376 lb-ft
- Largest trunk330 L
- Best practicality score36/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 385hp287kW | 336hp251kW |
| Torque | 410Nm302lb-ft | 510Nm376lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,790kg3,946lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 71.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 88.4s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 6.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.6s Calculated | 22.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 5.7s 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 | 14.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated | 188hp/t140kW/t85hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated | 285Nm/t191lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,281cc261cu in | 5,340cc326cu in |
| Length | 4,383mm173in | 4,737mm186in |
| Width | 1,866mm73in | 1,854mm73in |
| Height | 1,255mm49in | 1,321mm52in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm102in | 2,610mm103in |
| Front track | 1,568mm62in | - |
| Rear track | 1,562mm61in | - |
| Trunk volume | 300L | - |
| Max trunk volume | - | 330L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 113L |
Performance charts
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Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.8 s | 5.7 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 5.0 s | 6.0 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 15.6 s | 22.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.3 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.8 s | 6.1 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.6 s | 9.2 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 11.0 s | 11.9 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 13.0 s | 14.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 183 km/h 114 mph | 164 km/h 102 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 385 hp 287 kW |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 336 hp 251 kW |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V has 49 hp more than Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3.
The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V: 49 hp (37 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb |
Top speed without limiter comparison
Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 5.0 s |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 6.0 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V and Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3: 1.0 s.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 245 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 385 hp 287 kW | 5.0 s | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph |
| Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | 336 hp 251 kW | 6.0 s | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V |
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Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | Aston MartinVirage Volante5.3 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 385 hp 287 kW | 336 hp 251 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | 510 Nm 376 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 6.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | Unrestricted 260 km/h162 mph Restricted 250 km/h155 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,790 kg 3,946 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | 330 L 11.7 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 245 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 188 hp/t 140 kW/t 5.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V
- Has 49 hp more
- Is 220 kg lighter
- Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Has 30 km/h (19 mph) higher top speed
- Has 58 hp/t better power-to-weight
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Lightest
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Smallest trunk
Aston Martin Virage Volante 5.3
- Has 100 Nm more
- Has 30 L more trunk volume
Pros
- Highest torque
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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