2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 66 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. At 5,401 cc (8 cylinders), 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (177 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 565 kg more than 2009 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 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500. (440 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1943 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 500 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1943 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 5401 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 2400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 120 L |
