1972 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 40 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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 204 more horse power than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (226 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage 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 335 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker. (477 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Chrysler New Yorker | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | New Yorker | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 226 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 477 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 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 | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
