1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,330 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 353 more horse power than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 800 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 1965 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vantage | 600 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 6330 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 6250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3910 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 112 L |