1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 400 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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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1975 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lagonda | SL |
Year Released | 1975 | 1996 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 376 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1300 mm |