2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 4,310 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP) has 272 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (108 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (271 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Viano |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4310 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 108 HP |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 75 L |
