2001 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1980 Mercedes-Benz T
To start off, 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Mercedes-Benz T. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Mercedes-Benz T would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 564 kg more than 1980 Mercedes-Benz T.
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.
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2001 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1980 Mercedes-Benz T | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | T |
Year Released | 2001 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 2307 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1914 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2800 mm |