1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. (362 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 295 kg more than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz C (511 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | C |
Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5439 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 362 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 511 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 62 L |