1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G
To start off, both 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon and 1980 Mercedes-Benz G were released in the same year (1980). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. (125 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G weights approximately 56 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
Because 1980 Mercedes-Benz G is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Mercedes-Benz G will offer significantly more control. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. (192 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Mercedes-Benz G. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1980 Mercedes-Benz G has manual transmission. 1980 Mercedes-Benz G will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1980 Mercedes-Benz G | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Saloon | G |
Year Released | 1980 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 192 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.2 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2410 mm |