1972 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante (310 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 211 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1972 Chrysler New Yorker (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Chrysler New Yorker will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | New Yorker | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |
