2002 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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 Vanquish (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Vanquish | 600 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 454 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 2475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
