1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,654 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 214 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (335 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 110 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
| Year Released | 1979 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 5654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
