1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (223 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Ram weights approximately 280 kg more than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Ram will offer significantly more control. 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, 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (399 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ram |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 370 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 399 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
