1976 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 128 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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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1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lagonda | C |
Year Released | 1976 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2398 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 215 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2028 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 127 L | 62 L |