1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin Rapide is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (470 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (245 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin Rapide weights approximately 284 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. 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, 2010 Aston Martin Rapide (600 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500. (399 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin Rapide will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Aston Martin Rapide | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | Rapide |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4973 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 245 HP | 470 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 399 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1666 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5019 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2141 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1359 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
