1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (268 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 10 kg more than 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz E. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 268 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 350 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 92.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.7:1 |
Top Speed | 274 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |