1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600

To start off, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 6 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 5,987 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (389 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 256 kg more than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 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, 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 (571 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1992 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. 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 1992 Mercedes-Benz 600
Make Aston Martin Mercedes-Benz
Model V8 Volante 600
Year Released 1986 1992
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5340 cc 5987 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 12 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 317 HP 389 HP
Engine RPM 5000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 434 Nm 571 Nm
Torque RPM 3000 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 100.1 mm 89 mm
Engine Stroke Size 85 mm 80.2 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1814 kg 2070 kg
Vehicle Length 4670 mm 4480 mm
Vehicle Width 1890 mm 1820 mm
Vehicle Height 1330 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase Size 2620 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 97 L 80 L


 

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