1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2013 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 25 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 53 more horse power than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (291 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 100 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S. (385 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mercedes-Benz S.
Compare all specifications:
1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2013 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Virage | S |
Year Released | 1988 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 6 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 385 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 253 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5226 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2120 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1479 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3165 mm |