1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 401 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon.
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, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon (434 Nm) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Saloon | Durango |
Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 352 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 5-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 2225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 93 L |