1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2012 Chrysler 300 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 2012 Chrysler 300. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 162 kg more than 2012 Chrysler 300. 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, 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chrysler 300. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chrysler 300. 2012 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1982 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
| Year Released | 1982 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6350 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1828 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5044 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3053 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
