2005 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (444 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. (231 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 85 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. 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, 2005 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 244 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. (327 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 has automatic transmission and 2005 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2005 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2005 Aston Martin DB9 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB9 | 420 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 231 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 571 Nm | 327 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78.9 mm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 204 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3080 mm |