1958 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,668 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe weights approximately 42 kg more than 1958 Aston Martin DB4.
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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1958 Aston Martin DB4 | 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 3668 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1308 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2720 mm |