1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2012 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2012 Dodge Charger is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Charger. (292 HP @ 6350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Charger weights approximately 207 kg more than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Charger. 2012 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato has manual transmission. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2012 Dodge Charger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Zagato | Charger |
Year Released | 1985 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 292 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6350 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1797 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5077 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1483 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3053 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 72 L |