1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 395 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 48 kg more than 1992 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, 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 415 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Viano |
| Year Released | 1992 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 88.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1992 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 75 L |
