Compare Aston Martin Vantage Roadster vs Alpina Roadster V8

Variants
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.3
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7
V8 Vantage Roadster 4.7 AT
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster
V8 Vantage N430 Roadster AT
V8 Vantage S Roadster
V8 Vantage S Roadster AT
V12 Vantage S Roadster AT

Capacity

Coolant Capacity
14.8 L / 15.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
10.5 L / 11.1 qt
Fuel Capacity
80.0 L / 21.1 gal
73.0 L / 19.3 gal
Passengers
2
2
Payload
335 kg / 739 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Suspension | Front
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Double-wishbone
Tire Size
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
1550.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1570.0 mm / 61.8 in
Weight
1615.0 kg / 3560.5 lbs
Wheelbase
2600 mm / 102.4 in
2505 mm / 98.6 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
5.3 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
5.0 sec
Fuel Economy
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
Front-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
Engine
AJ37
Engine | Bore
89.0 mm / 3.5 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
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
86.0 mm / 3.4 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
98%
83%
Pros
  • Exceptionally sensuous styling
  • Superb handling
  • Best-in-class suspension setup
  • Wonderful engines
  • Manual transmissions
  • 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

Price

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