1959 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (204 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (53 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1959 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Aston Martin DB4 (324 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200. (114 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Aston Martin DB4 | 1973 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 324 Nm | 114 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1368 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 65 L |
