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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 4.7 V8vsWiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8

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

4.7 V8

426 hp4735 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedRoadster2008-2016
VS

Wiesmann Roadster MF4

4.4 V8

407 hp4395 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTwin-turboRoadster2009-2014

Comparison overview

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Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.6 s
  • Highest torque
    600 Nm
    443 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,455 kg
    3,208 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    280 hp/t
    209 kW/t
    3.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    12.3 L/100 km
    19.1 mpg US
    23.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    17.2 L/100 km
    13.7 mpg US
    16.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    285 g/km
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    74/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
Power
426hp318kW
407hp304kW
Torque
470Nm347lb-ft
600Nm443lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,455kg3,208lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Calculated
291 km/h
181 mph
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph
Calculated
61.2s99% target: 288 km/h / 179 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.9s
4.6s
0-200 km/h
14.9s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.7s
Calculated
4.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
12.3L/100 km19.1mpg US23.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
19.6L/100 km12mpg US14.4mpg UK
17.2L/100 km13.7mpg US16.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.9s
Calculated
12.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb
Calculated
280hp/t209kW/t127hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton
Calculated
412Nm/t276lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
580km360mi
Calculated
569km354mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,735cc289cu in
4,395cc268cu in
Length
4,385mm173in
4,230mm167in
Width
1,865mm73in
1,880mm74in
Height
1,270mm50in
1,190mm47in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,507mm99in
Front track
1,570mm62in
-
Rear track
1,590mm63in
-
Trunk volume
144L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
80L
70L
CO2 emissions
321g/km
285g/km

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 4.7 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8PowerTorque
  • Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
  • Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V87,300 rpm5,000 rpm7,550 rpm
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V85,500-6,400 rpm1,750-4,500 rpm6,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.7 s
4.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.9 s
4.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.9 s
13.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
Likely limited
291 km/h
181 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.2 s
330 ft
101 m
5.7 s
5.6 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.5 s
8.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.9 s
10.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.9 s
12.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
185 km/h
115 mph
190 km/h
118 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
407 hp
304 kW

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 has 19 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8.

The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 19 hp (14 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
600 Nm
443 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
1,455 kg
3,208 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 20084.7 V8
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
291 km/h
181 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 has more power, Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 1.5 L/100 km.

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 20084.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
580 km
360 mi
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
569 km
354 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
426 hp
318 kW
4.9 s
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
407 hp
304 kW
4.6 s
291 km/h
181 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 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 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
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
0-100 km/h4.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
Power
407 hp
304 kW
0-100 km/h4.6 s
Top speed
291 km/h
181 mph
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
4.9 s
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
4.6 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 kg/hp
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleAston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8WiesmannRoadster MF44.4 V8
Power
426 hp
318 kW
407 hp
304 kW
Torque
470 Nm
347 lb-ft
600 Nm
443 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.9 s
4.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
300 km/h186 mph
Restricted
290 km/h180 mph
291 km/h
181 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,455 kg
3,208 lb
Fuel consumption
13.8 L/100 km
17.0 mpg US
20.5 mpg UK
12.3 L/100 km
19.1 mpg US
23.0 mpg UK
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-
Length
4,230 mm
166.5 in
Height
1,190 mm
46.9 in
Range score
580 km
360 mi
569 km
354 mi
CO2 score
321 g/km
285 g/km
Trunk score
144 L
5.1 cu ft
-
Power-to-weight score
249 hp/t
186 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
280 hp/t
209 kW/t
3.6 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 4.7 V8Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8
Consumption13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km24.15 LC100 km21.53 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi38.87 LC100 mi34.64 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal
Annual fuel cost3,623 LC/year3,229 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8

  • Has 19 hp more
  • Has 9 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Wiesmann Roadster MF4 4.4 V8

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Is 255 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 31 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Emits 36 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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