1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre vs. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,307 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 230 kg more than 1949 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.
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1949 Aston Martin 2-Litre | 1982 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2-Litre | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2720 mm |