1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz S

To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (164 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 294 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz S.

Compare all specifications:

1978 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1990 Mercedes-Benz S
Make Aston Martin Mercedes-Benz
Model V8 Volante S
Year Released 1978 1990
Body Type Convertible Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 2599 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 317 HP 164 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 4600 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 228 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100 mm 82.9 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 80.3 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 1520 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 5030 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2950 mm


 

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