1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1962 Aston Martin DB4 and 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. (158 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 680 kg more than 1962 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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1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1962 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB4 | 300 |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3670 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 71 L |