1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 (340 HP) has 206 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (134 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
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 (542 Nm) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (190 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 | E |
Year Released | 1977 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 190 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.4:1 |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2840 mm |