2011 Mercedes-Benz S vs. 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda (286 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S. (254 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 2011 Mercedes-Benz S.
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, 2011 Mercedes-Benz S (620 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda. (435 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Mercedes-Benz S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S | 1976 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Aston Martin |
| Model | S | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1976 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2987 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 435 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5096 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1872 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3165 mm | 2920 mm |
