1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 290 more horse power than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (130 HP @ 5100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 291 kg more than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. 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 V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230. (198 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 230 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2297 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 130 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1631 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1257 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
