Mercedes or Aston Martin. I like both, but I don’t really get how the Aston wins. The Aston may accelerate more than a second faster, but the top speeds, 245 kph v.s 261 kph, I think it just comes down to the driver. The Benz would probably win in a drag Race though. Probably a 70% chance. The Aston would take corners better to add more to that comparison (lighter weight).
Aston Martin DB4 GT vs Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing
| Category | 300 SL Gullwing | Aston Martin DB4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 215 / 212 | 306 / 302 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 275 / 203 | 366 / 270 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1295 / 2855 | 1270 / 2800 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 166 / 164 | 241 / 238 |
Performance
| Category | 300 SL Gullwing | Aston Martin DB4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 60 mph | 7.5 s | 6.2 s |
| Top speed | 261 kph (162 mph) | 245 kph (152 mph) |
Summary
| Category | 300 SL Gullwing | Aston Martin DB4 GT |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 0 | 0 |
| Straight line speed | 156 | 183 |
| Total | 156 | 183 |
Verdict
DB4 GT is the fastest by a small margin.
However, FastestLaps.com does not have enough lap times and performance data to make this comparison conclusive.
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Mental 8y ago
What an outstanding comparison! The legends of 50-ties. Two absolutely lovely GT vars. But I would prefer the Benz because it looks even more spectacular (those Gullwing doors!), and Benz is a faster machine. Don't know about the track competition though, but my intuition tells me - Benz is the leader.
