2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Dodge Challenger
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Challenger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Challenger would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 240 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Challenger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Challenger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 203 kg more than 2010 Dodge Challenger. 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Challenger. (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Challenger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Dodge Challenger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Virage | Challenger |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1687 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5022 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1923 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 2946 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 68 L |
