2009 Dodge Charger vs. 2012 Aston Martin Virage

To start off, 2012 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Charger would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP) has 240 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.

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, 2012 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Charger. (339 Nm). This means 2012 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Charger. 2009 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2012 Aston Martin Virage has manual transmission. 2012 Aston Martin Virage 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.

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