1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (383 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 840 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercedes-Benz E. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | E |
Year Released | 1995 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 383 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 98 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 90.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1830 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 80 L |