Compare Aston Martin DB7 Volante vs Alpina Roadster V8
Variants
I6
I6 AT
V12 Vantage
V12 Vantage AT
Capacity
Cargo Capacity
150 L / 5.3 cu-ft
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
4
2
Payload
225 kg / 496 lbs
335 kg / 739 lbs
Chassis
Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
245/45 R18, 265/35 R18
255/35 R20
Construction
Body Style
2-door Convertible
2-door Convertible
Dimensions
Size | Height
1320 mm / 52.0 in
Size | Length
4400 mm / 173.2 in
Size | Width
1830 mm / 72.0 in
Track Width | Front
1524.0 mm / 60.0 in
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheel Size
18 in
Wheelbase
2591 mm / 102.0 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in
Performance
Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
18.7 L/100km / 12.6 MPG (combined) | 20.0 L/100km / 11.8 MPG (urban) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (highway)
9.3 L/100km / 25.3 MPG (combined) | 15.0 L/100km / 15.7 MPG (urban) | 7.5 L/100km / 31.4 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph
Powertrain
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
10.5:1
Engine | Displacement
4.8 L / 295.2 cu-in / 4837.0 cc
Engine | Power
381.0 hp / 284.1 kW @ 5800 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
78.8 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
79.5 mm / 3.1 in
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Torque
520 Nm / 383.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
Engine | Type
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Manual
Production
Availability
2002 ~ 2006
Reviews
Neofiliac score
86%
83%
Pros
- Overall good styling
- Characterful engines
- Manuals widely available
- Superb styling (but not better than the Z8)
- Good handling (but not better than the Z8)
Cons
- Some reliability concerns
- A downgrade from the standard E52 Z8
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