1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,746 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 490 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
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1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1973 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2-Litre | S |
Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2746 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2870 mm |