2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. (180 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 656 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1944 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 500 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1944 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |
