1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 31 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 1,986 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. (59 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 270 kg more than 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre.
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. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 has automatic transmission and 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1979 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2-Litre | 200 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2800 mm |