2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1967 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 5,652 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Charger (368 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Charger weights approximately 335 kg more than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 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, 2009 Dodge Charger (536 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Aston Martin DB6. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 1967 Aston Martin DB6 has manual transmission. 1967 Aston Martin DB6 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1967 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Charger | DB6 |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5652 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 368 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1960 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 72 L |