2004 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano would be higher. At 5,934 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (460 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 225 kg more than 2004 Aston Martin V12.
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, 2004 Aston Martin V12 (542 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (305 Nm). This means 2004 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano has automatic transmission and 2004 Aston Martin V12 has manual transmission. 2004 Aston Martin V12 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2004 Aston Martin V12 | 2003 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V12 | Viano |
Year Released | 2004 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 215 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 305 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |