1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (118 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 690 kg more than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 565 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220. (180 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1959 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 220 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 70 L |
