1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,328 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 956 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | 600 | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1971 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6328 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2620 mm |