2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 would be higher. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (150 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220. (210 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1993 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 220 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4735 cc | 2199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 420 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 469 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 86.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
