2009 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S
To start off, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Mercedes-Benz S would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. (493 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 2002 Mercedes-Benz S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S weights approximately 179 kg more than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish.
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, 2002 Mercedes-Benz S (801 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S has automatic transmission and 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish has manual transmission. 2009 Aston Martin Vanquish will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Mercedes-Benz S will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Aston Martin Vanquish | 2002 Mercedes-Benz S | |
Make | Aston Martin | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Vanquish | S |
Year Released | 2009 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5513 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 801 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 87 mm |
Top Speed | 325 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.8 seconds | 4.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1956 kg | 2135 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 88 L |