2008 Dodge Charger vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 4,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 319 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Charger. (191 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Charger weights approximately 663 kg more than 2013 Aston Martin 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, 2013 Aston Martin Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 311 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Charger. (258 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Charger. 2008 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2013 Aston Martin Vantage has manual transmission. 2013 Aston Martin Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Charger | 2013 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Charger | Vantage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2736 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 191 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2343 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4385 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 2022 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1241 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.4 L/100km | 12.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 19.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
