Compare Aston Martin DBS V12 vs Aston Martin Vantage vs Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione

Variants
MT
AT
V8 Vantage
V8 Vantage 2009
V8 Vantage AT 2009
V12 Vantage
V8 Vantage N430
V8 Vantage N430 AT
V8 Vantage S
V8 Vantage S AT
V12 Vantage S AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
300 L / 10.6 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
12.5 L / 13.2 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
9.0 L / 9.5 qt
Fuel Capacity
78.0 L / 20.6 gal
90.0 L / 23.8 gal
Passengers
2
2
2

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/35 R20, 295/30 R20
285/35 ZR20

Construction

Body Style
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe
2-door Coupe

Dimensions

Size | Height
1280 mm / 50.4 in
1341 mm / 52.8 in
Size | Length
4721 mm / 185.9 in
4381 mm / 172.5 in
Size | Width
1905 mm / 75.0 in | 2060 mm / 81.1 in (mirror unfolded)
1894 mm / 74.6 in
Weight
1695.0 kg / 3736.8 lbs
Wheelbase
2740 mm / 107.9 in
2600 mm / 102.4 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.3 sec
4.0 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.1 sec
3.8 sec
CO2 Emission
388 g/km
Fuel Economy
16.4 L/100km / 14.3 MPG (combined) | 24.3 L/100km / 9.7 MPG (urban) | 11.7 L/100km / 20.1 MPG (highway)
15.8 L/100km / 14.9 MPG (combined)
Top Speed
307.0 km/h / 190.8 mph
306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Mid-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Engine
AJ37
F136 YC
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.9:1
11.2:1
Engine | Displacement
5.9 L / 362.2 cu-in / 5935.0 cc
4.7 L / 286.3 cu-in / 4691.0 cc
Engine | Power
517.0 hp / 385.5 kW @ 6500 rpm
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 7000 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
87.1 hp/L / 1.4 hp/cu-in
95.9 hp/L / 1.6 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
86.0 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
570 Nm / 420.4 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
480 Nm / 354.0 lb-ft @ 4750 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated petrol V12 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual

Production

Availability
2007 ~ 2012
2007 ~ 2010

Reviews

Neofiliac score
92%
96%
84%
Pros
  • The ultimate Aston Martin styling
  • Characterful V12 engine
  • Manual transmission
  • Compact size and V12 in the V12 Vantage
  • Superb athletic yet elegant styling
  • Manual transmission
  • Improved build quality
  • Superb drivetrain
  • Great, sensual styling
  • Sophisticated double-wishbone suspension setup
Cons
  • Not very reliable
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Low cargo capacity
  • Confusing model name
  • Expensive
  • Very high fuel consumption

Price

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