1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe
To start off, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 470 kg more than 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe.
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.
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1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1979 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Coupe | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | W 123 Coupe |
Year Released | 1984 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2306 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |