1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2013 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2013 Chrysler 300 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (402 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2013 Chrysler 300. (358 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2013 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 228 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (550 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chrysler 300. (534 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chrysler 300. 2013 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1989 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2013 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
Year Released | 1989 | 2013 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 402 HP | 358 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 550 Nm | 534 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 99 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 90 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2048 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5044 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1902 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1504 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3052 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 72 L |