1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 366 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 410 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | 500 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1943 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 5401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 440 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 111 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 5.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3300 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 120 L |