1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1998 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 61 kg more than 1973 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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz S (460 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1998 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Volante | S |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 4965 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 302 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 460 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 219 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2970 mm |