2011 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2010 Dodge Charger
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 Charger. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Charger 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 122 more horse power than 2010 Dodge Charger. (368 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2010 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 37 kg more than 2010 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, 2011 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Charger. (535 Nm @ 4350 RPM). This means 2011 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Charger.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Aston Martin Virage | 2010 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Virage | Charger |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5900 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 368 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 569 Nm | 535 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4350 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1890 kg | 1853 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4704 mm | 5083 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1892 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1288 mm | 1478 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2741 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 78 L | 72 L |
