1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2011 Dodge Dakota is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
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, 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 509 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Dodge Dakota | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Dakota |
Year Released | 1977 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3701 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 87.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85.1 mm | 100 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 83 L |