2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,461 cc, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R should accelerate faster 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz R (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R has automatic transmission and 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercedes-Benz R will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Mercedes-Benz R | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | R |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5461 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3220 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 80 L |