1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2006 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2006 Dodge Durango is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Durango weights approximately 318 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Durango. (320 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2006 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Durango |
Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3704 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 210 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 2138 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 102 L |