1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 vs. 2011 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 37 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | 2011 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 560 | Virage |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5547 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 464 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1283 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2741 mm |
