1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision

To start off, 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (94 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 870 kg more than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision. (189 Nm). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mercedes-Benz Vision.

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