2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren would be higher. At 5,439 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (618 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 58 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (781 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | SLR McLaren | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 618 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 781 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.8 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 20.9 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 80 L |
