1962 Aston Martin DB4 vs. 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200
To start off, 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Aston Martin DB4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Aston Martin DB4 would be higher. At 3,670 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Aston Martin DB4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (238 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (75 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 should accelerate faster than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Aston Martin DB4 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1962 Aston Martin DB4 (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200. (126 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1962 Aston Martin DB4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Aston Martin DB4 | 1995 Mercedes-Benz 200 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | DB4 | 200 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3670 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 70 L |
