2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz E would be higher. At 5,956 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E. (375 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz E.
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, 1993 Mercedes-Benz E (470 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | V8 Vantage | E |
Year Released | 2008 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 470 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 94.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 90 L |