1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700
To start off, both 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 were released in the same year (1977). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 418 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700. (131 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 490 kg more than 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700. 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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700. (255 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1977 Chrysler Dodge 3700 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Dodge 3700 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2830 mm |
