2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 1 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 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Aston Martin V12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 2005 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 43 kg more than 2005 Chrysler 300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (577 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm). This means 2006 Aston Martin V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Aston Martin V12 | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V12 | 300 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 5653 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 529 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 72 L |
