1972 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 29 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Dodge Charger. (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Dodge Charger | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Charger | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6555 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 470 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 110.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.9 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2740 mm |
