Aston Martin's Vantage is back with a bang. The new coupe has some 656bhp these days and some spectacular dynamics which we've already admired in a single-car video. But now the new model faces its toughest test yet, as it goes up against the Ferrari Roma and the Porsche 911 Turbo S.

The three cars are closely matched in ethos, performance and price. Join Matt Prior for the verdict. Find full specifications for them all below.

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Aston Martin Vantage
Price £165,000
Engine V8, 3892cc, twin turbocharged, petrol
Power 656bhp at 6000rpm
Torque 590lb ft at 2750-6000rpm
Gearbox 8-spd automatic, RWD
Kerb weight 1670kg (1745kg tested)
0-62mph 3.4sec
Top speed 202mph
Fuel Economy 23.3mpg
CO2 274g/km

Ferrari Roma
Price £185,975
Engine V8, 3855cc, twin turbocharged, petrol
Power 611bhp at 5750-7500rpm
Torque 561lb ft at 3000-5750rpm
Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch auto, RWD
Kerb weight 1570kg
0-62mph 3.4sec
Top speed 199mph
Fuel Economy 25.2mpg
CO2 255g/km

Porsche 911 Turbo S
Price £180,600
Engine 6 cyls horizontally opposed, 3745cc, twin-turbocharged, petrol
Power 641bhp at 6750rpm
Torque 590lb ft at 2500-4000rpm
Gearbox 8-spd dual-clutch auto, 4WD
Kerb weight 1640kg
0-62mph 2.7sec
Top speed 205mph
Fuel Economy 23.5mpg
CO2 271g/km

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Aston Martin Vantage
06:18 Ferrari Roma
12:46 Porsche 911
17:08 Summary, verdict