1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 1972 Dodge Charger
To start off, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1972 Dodge Charger. (256 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 1972 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 104 kg more than 1972 Dodge Charger. 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, 1972 Dodge Charger (470 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 1972 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Charger |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 110.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3010 mm |
