Aston Martin DB7 Vantage vs Porsche 911 Carrera
| Category | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 6.0 l V12 | 3.4 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 420 / 414 | 300 / 296 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 540 / 398 | 350 / 258 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1827 / 4028 | 1378 / 3038 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 230 / 227 | 218 / 215 |
Lap Times
| Track | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:41.00 | 8:17.00 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:21.10 | 1:15.90 |
Acceleration
| Speed & distance | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.2 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 5.0 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 7.4 s | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 10.0 s | 9.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 12.1 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 16.3 s | 14.2 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 19.1 s | 17.9 s |
| 1000 m | 24.6 s | 23.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 s | 4.6 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 11.9 s | 10.5 s |
| 0 - 150 mph | 30.0 s | 41.3 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 9.6 s @ 89.5 mph | 9.5 s @ 90.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 106.3 mph | 13.0 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.0 s | 5.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 5.1 s | 5.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 6.7 s | 7.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (6) | 9.2 s | 9.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 4.6 s | 4.7 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 14.1 s | 14.2 s |
General performance
| Category | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 300 kph (186 mph) | 282 kph (175 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.57 g (6 m/s²) | 0.58 g (6 m/s²) |
| 36m slalom | 119.0 kph (73.9 mph) | 127.2 kph (79.0 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.5 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 27 UK) | 8.8 l/100 km (27 mpg US / 32 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.85 g (8 m/s²) | 0.93 g (9 m/s²) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 38 m (124 ft) | 36 m (119 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 54 m (178 ft) | 52 m (170 ft) |
Summary
| Category | DB7 Vantage | Porsche 911 Carrera |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 84 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 90 | 100 |
| Overall | 86 | 100 |
Verdict
911 Carrera is the fastest by considerable margin.
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