2006 Mercedes-Benz CK vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK has manual transmission. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CK will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Mercedes-Benz CK | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
Model | CK | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2006 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 522 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 97 L |