1975 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 37 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lagonda | S |
Year Released | 1975 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 254 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1473 mm |