1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK is newer by 25 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 102 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK weights approximately 1010 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 @ 4900 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK has automatic transmission and 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CLK |
| Year Released | 1984 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 62 L |
