Dodge Charger (1974 – 1978) vs Aston Martin Lagonda (1976 – 1986): specs compared
The Aston Martin Lagonda is the more powerful of the two, with up to 280 hp against 240 hp. The Dodge Charger is the lighter car, from 1,680 kg against 2,064 kg. At 5,428 mm, the Dodge Charger is 145 mm longer than the Aston Martin Lagonda. The Dodge Charger dates from 1974 – 1978, the Aston Martin Lagonda from 1976 – 1986.
| Specification |
Dodge
Charger
1974 – 1978
|
Aston Martin
Lagonda
1976 – 1986
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | United Kingdom |
| Documented years | 1974 – 1978 | 1976 – 1986 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 9 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | RWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 243 hp | 280 hp |
| Torque | 230 – 441 Nm | 488 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.8 s |
| Top speed | — | 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 14.0 – 21.8 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,428 mm | 5,283 mm |
| Width | 1,974 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,336 mm | 1,303 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,921 mm | 2,916 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,680 – 1,897 kg | 2,064 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.