1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2003 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (220 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 205 kg more than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 430 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. (315 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz E. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2003 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | E |
Year Released | 1980 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |