2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 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 4,282 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 @ 7300 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2005 Chrysler 300. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 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 139 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (340 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | V8 Vantage | 300 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3516 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1709 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3190 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 68 L |
