1977 Aston Martin V8 vs. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 34 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 38 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (302 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (370 Nm). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1977 Aston Martin V8 has manual transmission. 1977 Aston Martin V8 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1977 Aston Martin V8 | 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 | S |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 302 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 370 Nm |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 155 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5096 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3165 mm |