1997 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 3,236 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 (331 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Aston Martin DB7 should accelerate faster than 2012 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2012 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. (490 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Aston Martin DB7. 2012 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. 2012 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1997 Aston Martin DB7 | 2012 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB7 | S |
Year Released | 1997 | 2012 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3236 cc | 2987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 331 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 490 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5226 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1872 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1473 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3165 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 90 L |