1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Durango weights approximately 204 kg more than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango. 2011 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1980 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Durango |
Year Released | 1980 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2194 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1819 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 93 L |