1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,881 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Ram (325 HP @ 2900 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Dodge Ram (827 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Ram |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5881 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 827 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 4080 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 129 L |
