1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 23 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 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R 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. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Volante | R |
Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 80 L |