1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL is newer by 12 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 289 more horse power than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (311 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL.
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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. (360 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL has automatic transmission and 1998 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2010 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vantage | SL |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4582 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1298 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 80 L |
