1993 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 905 kg more than 1993 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, 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 280 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (154 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has manual transmission. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1993 Mercedes-Benz E | 1979 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | E | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1993 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 286 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1310 mm |