1979 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (349 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 780 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | 2000 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Lagonda | E |
Year Released | 1979 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 286 HP | 349 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 530 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2720 mm |