Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008
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Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 4.7 V8vsWiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
New comparisonWiesmann Roadster MF4
S 4.0 V8
Comparison overview
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Best choices
Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.4 s
- Lightest1,390 kg3,064 lb
- Best power-to-weight302 hp/t225 kW/t3.3 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption17.9 L/100 km13.1 mpg US15.8 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption9.0 L/100 km26.1 mpg US31.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions275 g/km
- Best overall score63/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score31/100
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8
- Fastest top speed300 km/h186 mph Unrestricted290 km/h180 mph Restricted
- Most powerful426 hp318 kW
- Highest torque470 Nm347 lb-ft
- Best estimated range625 km388 mi
- Best performance score78/100
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 426hp318kW | 420hp313kW |
| Torque | 470Nm347lb-ft | 400Nm295lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,710kg3,770lb | 1,390kg3,064lb |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Calculated | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 74.0s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated | 57.1s99% target: 290 km/h / 180 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.9s | 4.4s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.9s Calculated | 13.0s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7s Calculated | 4.2s Calculated |
| Fuel consumption | 12.8L/100 km18.4mpg US22.1mpg UK | 12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption city | 19L/100 km12.4mpg US14.9mpg UK | 17.9L/100 km13.1mpg US15.8mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.2L/100 km25.6mpg US30.7mpg UK | 9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.9s Calculated | 12.3s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 249hp/t186kW/t113hp/1000 lb Calculated | 302hp/t225kW/t137hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 275Nm/t184lb-ft/ton Calculated | 288Nm/t193lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 625km388mi Calculated | 574km357mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,735cc289cu in | 3,999cc244cu 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 | 296g/km | 275g/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 V8: Power / Torque
- Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 7,300 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,550 rpm |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 8,300 rpm | 3,900 rpm | 8,550 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.7 s | 4.2 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.9 s | 4.4 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.9 s | 13.0 s |
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph Likely limited | 293 km/h 182 mph |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.2 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.5 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.5 s | 8.1 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.9 s | 10.4 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.9 s | 12.3 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 185 km/h 115 mph | 195 km/h 121 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 426 hp 318 kW |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 420 hp 313 kW |
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 has 6 hp more than Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 6 hp (4 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 1,390 kg 3,064 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 RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 293 km/h 182 mph |
0-100 km/h comparison
Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 4.9 s |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 4.4 s |
Although Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 has more power, Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.5 s.
Fuel consumption comparison
Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8: 0.6 L/100 km.
Power-to-weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 625 km 388 mi |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 574 km 357 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top 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 MF4S 4.0 V8 | 420 hp 313 kW | 4.4 s | 293 km/h 182 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 RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 |
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| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 |
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Performance vs fuel economy
Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.
| Vehicle | Performance score | Fuel economy score | ||||||
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 |
| 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | ||||||
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 |
| 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | ||||||
Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 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.
| Vehicle | Fuel consumption, L/100 km | 0-100 km/h, s |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | 4.9 s |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | 4.4 s |
Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption
The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.
| Vehicle | Power-to-weight, hp/t | Fuel consumption, L/100 km |
|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK |
| WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 20084.7 V8 | WiesmannRoadster MF4S 4.0 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 426 hp 318 kW | 420 hp 313 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 470 Nm 347 lb-ft | 400 Nm 295 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.9 s | 4.4 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 290 km/h180 mph | 293 km/h 182 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,710 kg 3,770 lb | 1,390 kg 3,064 lb | ||||||||||||||||
| Fuel consumption | 12.8 L/100 km 18.4 mpg US 22.1 mpg UK | 12.2 L/100 km 19.3 mpg US 23.2 mpg UK | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 625 km 388 mi | 574 km 357 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 296 g/km | 275 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 144 L 5.1 cu ft | - | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 249 hp/t 186 kW/t 4.0 kg/hp | 302 hp/t 225 kW/t 3.3 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8 | Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 12.8 L/100 km18.4 mpg US22.1 mpg UK | 12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 22.40 LC100 km | 21.35 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 36.05 LC100 mi | 34.36 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 1,920 L507 US gal422 UK gal | 1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,360 LC/year | 3,203 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 4.7 V8
- Has 6 hp more
- Has 70 Nm more
- Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
- Has 51 km (32 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Heaviest
- Highest CO2 emissions
Wiesmann Roadster MF4 S 4.0 V8
- Is 320 kg lighter
- Is 0.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 0.6 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 53 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Emits 21 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Lightest
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
Cons
- Lowest power
- Lowest top speed
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