2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 122 kg more than 2009 Dodge Charger. 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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Charger | 1980 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Charger | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 2009 | 1980 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 5339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 434 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 10.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1692 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 97 L |