1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2010 Aston Martin DBS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. (326 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2010 Aston Martin DBS.
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, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500. (480 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 2010 Aston Martin DBS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | 500 | DBS |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4971 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 480 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2012 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 4722 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3150 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |
