Aston Martin Valkyrie vs Hennessey Blackbird

How does the Aston Martin Valkyrie stack up against the Hennessey Blackbird? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Aston Martin ValkyrieAston Martin Valkyrie
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Hennessey BlackbirdHennessey Blackbird
SpecAston Martin ValkyrieHennessey Blackbird
Horsepower (max)1,160 hp850 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.6 s2.5 s
Top speed354 km/h354 km/h
Variants31
Body styleMid-engine V12 hypercarFront-engined naturally-aspirated hypercar
GenerationAM-RB-001Blackbird (2029- )
Production2021 – present2029 – present
Length4,523 mm4,600 mm
Width1,979 mm1,950 mm
Height1,145 mm1,140 mm
Wheelbase2,745 mm2,700 mm

Aston Martin Valkyrie vs Hennessey Blackbird: common questions

Is the Aston Martin Valkyrie or Hennessey Blackbird faster?
The Hennessey Blackbird is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.4s versus the Aston Martin Valkyrie's 2.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.5s vs 2.6s).
Which has more horsepower, the Aston Martin Valkyrie or the Hennessey Blackbird?
The Aston Martin Valkyrie makes more power: 1,160 hp (865 kW) versus 850 hp (634 kW) for the Hennessey Blackbird.
Is the Aston Martin Valkyrie or Hennessey Blackbird faster on top speed?
Both cars top out at 220 mph (354 km/h).
What is the main difference between the Aston Martin Valkyrie and the Hennessey Blackbird?
The Aston Martin Valkyrie is a mid-engine v12 hypercar, while the Hennessey Blackbird is a front-engined naturally-aspirated hypercar. That difference in body style drives most of the others.