2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (430 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 99 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (489 Nm) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm). This means 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Chrysler | Aston Martin |
| Model | 300 | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3516 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 250 HP | 430 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1709 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
