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 32VvsRonart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Ronart Lightning
4.6 i V8 32V
325 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1999-2003
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
- Highest torque410 Nm302 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight245 hp/t183 kW/t4.1 kg/hp
- Best overall score62/100
- Best performance score74/100
- Best economy score0/100
- Best practicality score35/100
Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V
- Lightest1,400 kg3,086 lb
- Lowest city consumption16.0 L/100 km14.7 mpg US17.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption10.0 L/100 km23.5 mpg US28.2 mpg UK
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 385hp287kW | 325hp242kW |
| Torque | 410Nm302lb-ft | 407Nm300lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,570kg3,461lb | 1,400kg3,086lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated | 290 km/h 180 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 71.8s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated | 71.0s99% target: 287 km/h / 178 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.0s | 5.0s |
| 0-200 km/h | 15.6s Calculated | 15.5s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.8s Calculated | 4.8s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption city | 16.8L/100 km14mpg US16.8mpg UK | 16L/100 km14.7mpg US17.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK | 10L/100 km23.5mpg US28.2mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 13.0s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 245hp/t183kW/t111hp/1000 lb Calculated | 232hp/t173kW/t105hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 261Nm/t175lb-ft/ton Calculated | 291Nm/t195lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,281cc261cu in | 4,601cc281cu in |
| Length | 4,383mm173in | 4,470mm176in |
| Width | 1,866mm73in | 1,870mm74in |
| Height | 1,255mm49in | 1,195mm47in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm102in | 2,590mm102in |
| Front track | 1,568mm62in | 1,590mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,562mm61in | 1,575mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 300L | - |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 73L |
Performance charts
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Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32VRonart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
- Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
- Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 7,000 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,250 rpm |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 5,800 rpm | 4,800 rpm | 6,050 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | RonartLightning4.6 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 | 15.6 s | 15.5 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited | 290 km/h 180 mph |
| 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 | 183 km/h 114 mph | 183 km/h 114 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 325 hp 242 kW |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V has 60 hp more than Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V.
The biggest power difference is between Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V: 60 hp (45 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 407 Nm 300 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 1,400 kg 3,086 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 290 km/h 180 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 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 MartinV8 Vantage Roadster4.3 i V8 32V | 245 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 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 |
| RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | 325 hp 242 kW | 5.0 s | 290 km/h 180 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 | RonartLightning4.6 i V8 32V | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 385 hp 287 kW | 325 hp 242 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 410 Nm 302 lb-ft | 407 Nm 300 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 5.0 s | 5.0 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 290 km/h180 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | 290 km/h 180 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,570 kg 3,461 lb | 1,400 kg 3,086 lb | ||||||||||||||||
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| Trunk score | 300 L 10.6 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 245 hp/t 183 kW/t 4.1 kg/hp | 232 hp/t 173 kW/t 4.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3 i V8 32V
- Has 60 hp more
- Has 3 Nm more
- 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
Ronart Lightning 4.6 i V8 32V
- Is 170 kg lighter
Pros
- Lightest
Cons
- Lowest power
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