2007 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2007 Aston Martin DB9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (451 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (296 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 87 kg more than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 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, 2007 Aston Martin DB9 (570 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. (464 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin DB9 has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin DB9 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin DB9 | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | DB9 | 560 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5547 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 451 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 570 Nm | 464 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 94.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 251 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.9 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1748 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2850 mm |