1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (275 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 67 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S. (400 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mercedes-Benz S | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | S |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 4261 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 275 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1887 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 88 L |
