1964 Aston Martin DB5 vs. 2009 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Aston Martin DB5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Aston Martin DB5 would be higher. At 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Aston Martin DB5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (314 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (176 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 161 kg more than 1964 Aston Martin DB5.
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, 1964 Aston Martin DB5 (390 Nm @ 3850 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (191 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1964 Aston Martin DB5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Aston Martin DB5 | 2009 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB5 | Charger |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3996 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 314 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3850 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 78 L |
