1972 Dodge Charger vs. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda (310 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 390 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Dodge Charger | 1985 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Charger | Lagonda |
Year Released | 1972 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 470 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 2100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2920 mm |