1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda (309 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 670 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1984 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 600 | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6329 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 309 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2770 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6250 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3910 mm | 2920 mm |
