2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL would be higher. At 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2002 Aston Martin V12 (556 Nm) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL. (267 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 1989 Mercedes-Benz SL | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V12 | SL |
Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 228 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 267 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |