1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2009 Dodge Ram is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 6,690 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 199 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Ram. (350 HP @ 3013 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 628 kg more than 2009 Dodge Ram. 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, 2009 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ram |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 6690 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3013 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1362 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 132 L |
