1988 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2005 Dodge Dakota is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 280 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin Virage.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin Virage (450 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Aston Martin Virage | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Virage | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5338 cc | 3703 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 83 L |
