1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 371 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (229 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK. (300 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vantage | SLK |
Year Released | 1998 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5341 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 229 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 814 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |