2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1969 Dodge Dart
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 5,562 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (235 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 355 kg more than 1969 Dodge Dart. 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, 1969 Dodge Dart (421 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1969 Dodge Dart | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Dart |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 5562 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
