1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. (343 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 244 kg more than 1996 Mercedes-Benz E. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz E (480 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Aston Martin Virage. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1988 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 1988 Aston Martin Virage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1988 Aston Martin Virage | 1996 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Virage | E |
Year Released | 1988 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 343 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 480 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 249 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 | 1920 kg | 1676 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |