1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet
To start off, 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 2,580 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 Aston Martin DB2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (100 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 should accelerate faster than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 Aston Martin DB2 (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 Aston Martin DB2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 1997 Mercedes-Benz F300 Life Jet | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB2 | F300 Life Jet |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Top Speed | 174 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3020 mm |
