1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (136 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B weights approximately 115 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B. (219 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1954 Mercedes-Benz 300B | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Zagato | 300B |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
