2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2002 Aston Martin V12 and 2002 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 336 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. (220 Nm). This means 2002 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mercedes-Benz C. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz C will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2002 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V12 | C |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 141 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 220 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 213 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |