2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Chrysler 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Chrysler 300 would be higher. At 4,280 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler 300. (247 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 V8 Vantage (410 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler 300. (360 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler 300. 2004 Chrysler 300 has automatic transmission and 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Chrysler 300 | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4280 cc | 3523 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 380 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 410 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 280 km/hour | 219 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1815 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.8 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 76 L |