1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2007 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2007 Chrysler 300 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,059 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chrysler 300 (425 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chrysler 300 (570 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2007 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. 2007 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2007 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6059 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 72 L |
