1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 38 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 17 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 309 kg more than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 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, 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (359 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK 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. 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Volante | SLK |
| Year Released | 1973 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4102 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1788 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2431 mm |
