2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK
To start off, both 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK (522 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | CK |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 70 L |
