2008 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 1971 Chrysler Charger
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Chrysler Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Chrysler Charger would be higher. At 5,935 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin DB7 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 500 kg more than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB7 (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 270 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Chrysler Charger. (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Chrysler Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Aston Martin DB7 | 1971 Chrysler Charger | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | DB7 | Charger |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 139 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 272 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2680 mm |