1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 896 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante has manual transmission. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Volante | 600 |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 112 L |
