1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (168 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 290 kg more than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 206 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. (228 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 260 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Volante | 260 |
Year Released | 1986 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2599 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 228 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 82.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1524 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2940 mm |