1987 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E

To start off, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 7,410 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (612 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Mercedes-Benz E.

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, 1998 Mercedes-Benz E (848 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin Lagonda will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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