Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008
Car comparison
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster · Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8vsChevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8
Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.
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Comparison overview
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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Quickest 0-100 km/h4.2 s
- Most powerful466 hp347 kW
- Highest torque630 Nm465 lb-ft
- Best power-to-weight269 hp/t200 kW/t3.7 kg/hp
- Lowest combined fuel consumption12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23.0 mpg UK
- Lowest city consumption19.2 L/100 km12.3 mpg US14.7 mpg UK
- Lowest highway consumption8.2 L/100 km28.7 mpg US34.4 mpg UK
- Lowest CO2 emissions282 g/km
- Largest trunk171 L
- Best overall score66/100
- Best performance score85/100
- Best economy score74/100
- Best practicality score27/100
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8
- Fastest top speed305 km/h190 mph
- Lightest1,690 kg3,726 lb
- Best estimated range580 km360 mi
Specification comparison
| Model | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 436hp325kW | 466hp347kW |
| Torque | 490Nm361lb-ft | 630Nm465lb-ft |
| Curb weight | 1,690kg3,726lb | 1,734kg3,823lb |
| Gross weight | - | 1,840kg4,057lb |
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Calculated |
| To 99% top speed | 73.2s99% target: 302 km/h / 188 mph Calculated | 61.7s99% target: 297 km/h / 185 mph Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 4.8s | 4.2s |
| 0-200 km/h | 14.4s Calculated | 12.7s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6s Calculated | 4.0s 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 | 19.2L/100 km12.3mpg US14.7mpg UK |
| Fuel consumption highway | 10.4L/100 km22.6mpg US27.2mpg UK | 8.2L/100 km28.7mpg US34.4mpg UK |
| Quarter mile | 12.7s Calculated | 12.1s Calculated |
| Power-to-weight | 258hp/t192kW/t117hp/1000 lb Calculated | 269hp/t200kW/t122hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 290Nm/t194lb-ft/ton Calculated | 363Nm/t243lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| Estimated range | 580km360mi Calculated | 569km354mi Calculated |
| Displacement | 4,735cc289cu in | 6,162cc376cu in |
| Length | 4,385mm173in | 4,492mm177in |
| Width | 1,865mm73in | 1,872mm74in |
| Height | 1,270mm50in | 1,243mm49in |
| Wheelbase | 2,600mm102in | 2,711mm107in |
| Front track | 1,570mm62in | 1,600mm63in |
| Rear track | 1,590mm63in | 1,568mm62in |
| Trunk volume | 144L | 171L |
| Max trunk volume | - | 243L |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Seats | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel tank | 80L | 70L |
| CO2 emissions | 321g/km | 282g/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 N430 4.7 V8: Power / Torque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 7,300 rpm | 5,000 rpm | 7,550 rpm |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 6,000 rpm | 4,600 rpm | 6,250 rpm |
Acceleration curve
Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.
| Metric | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Acceleration checkpoints | ||
0-60 mph 0-97 km/h | 4.6 s | 4.0 s |
0-100 km/h 0-62 mph | 4.8 s | 4.2 s |
0-200 km/h 0-124 mph | 14.4 s | 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph Likely limited |
| Drag race simulation | ||
60 ft 18 m | 2.2 s | 2.1 s |
330 ft 101 m | 5.7 s | 5.4 s |
1/8 mile 201 m | 8.4 s | 8.0 s |
1000 ft 305 m | 10.8 s | 10.2 s |
1/4 mile 402 m | 12.7 s | 12.1 s |
Trap speed 1/4 mile 402 m | 188 km/h 117 mph | 196 km/h 122 mph |
Power comparison
Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 436 hp 325 kW |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 466 hp 347 kW |
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 has 30 hp more than Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8.
The biggest power difference is between Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 and Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8: 30 hp (22 kW).
Torque comparison
Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft |
Curb weight comparison
Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 1,734 kg 3,823 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 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 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 MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 4.8 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 4.2 s |
The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8: 0.6 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 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 and Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 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
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp |
Estimated range comparison
Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 580 km 360 mi |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 569 km 354 mi |
Performance spider chart
Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.
| Vehicle | Power | Acceleration | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 436 hp 325 kW | 4.8 s | 305 km/h 190 mph |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 466 hp 347 kW | 4.2 s | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 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 MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 |
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| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 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 2008N430 4.7 V8 |
| 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | ||||||
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 |
| 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | ||||||
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 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 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK | 4.8 s |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK | 4.2 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 |
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| Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 13.8 L/100 km 17.0 mpg US 20.5 mpg UK |
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | 12.3 L/100 km 19.1 mpg US 23.0 mpg UK |
Detailed score breakdown
| Vehicle | Aston MartinV8 Vantage RoadsterFacelift 2008N430 4.7 V8 | ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C7)Stingray 6.2 V8 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Power | 436 hp 325 kW | 466 hp 347 kW | ||||||||||||||||
| Torque | 490 Nm 361 lb-ft | 630 Nm 465 lb-ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 4.8 s | 4.2 s | ||||||||||||||||
| Top speed | 305 km/h 190 mph | Unrestricted 300 km/h186 mph Restricted 280 km/h174 mph | ||||||||||||||||
| Lightness | 1,690 kg 3,726 lb | 1,734 kg 3,823 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 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Range score | 580 km 360 mi | 569 km 354 mi | ||||||||||||||||
| CO2 score | 321 g/km | 282 g/km | ||||||||||||||||
| Trunk score | 144 L 5.1 cu ft | 171 L 6.0 cu ft | ||||||||||||||||
| Power-to-weight score | 258 hp/t 192 kW/t 3.9 kg/hp | 269 hp/t 200 kW/t 3.7 kg/hp | ||||||||||||||||
| Overall | Fixed score | Fixed score |
Fuel cost and annual usage
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| Vehicle | Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8 | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Consumption | 13.8 L/100 km17 mpg US20.5 mpg UK | 12.3 L/100 km19.1 mpg US23 mpg UK |
| Cost / 100 km | 24.15 LC100 km | 21.53 LC100 km |
| Cost / 100 mi | 38.87 LC100 mi | 34.64 LC100 mi |
| Annual fuel used | 2,070 L547 US gal455 UK gal | 1,845 L487 US gal406 UK gal |
| Annual fuel cost | 3,623 LC/year | 3,229 LC/year |
Head-to-head comparisons
Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster Facelift 2008 N430 4.7 V8
- Is 44 kg lighter
- Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
- Has 11 km (7 mi) more estimated range
Pros
- Highest top speed
- Lightest
- Best estimated range
Cons
- Slowest 0-100 km/h
- Lowest power
- Highest combined fuel consumption
- Smallest trunk
- Highest CO2 emissions
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Stingray 6.2 V8
- Has 30 hp more
- Has 140 Nm more
- Is 0.6 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
- Uses 1.5 L/100 km less fuel
- Has 11 hp/t better power-to-weight
- Has 27 L more trunk volume
- Emits 39 g/km less CO2
Pros
- Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
- Most powerful
- Highest torque
- Lowest combined fuel consumption
- Best power-to-weight ratio
- Largest trunk
Cons
- Heaviest
- Lowest top speed
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