1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,985 cc (12 cylinders), 1996 Mercedes-Benz S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (389 HP) has 54 more horse power than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (335 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S should accelerate faster than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 400 kg more than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 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, 1996 Mercedes-Benz S (570 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (488 Nm). This means 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 1997 Aston Martin DB7 has manual transmission. 1997 Aston Martin DB7 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1996 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 1996 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | S |
Year Released | 1997 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3200 cc | 5985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 389 HP |
Torque | 488 Nm | 570 Nm |
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 | 1780 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |