1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,206 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (507 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS.
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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. (631 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS has automatic transmission and 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CLS |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 507 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 631 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 80 L |
