1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2003 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2003 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Ram (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Ram weights approximately 460 kg more than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Dodge Ram (732 Nm) has 298 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2003 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Ram |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 732 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1814 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3030 mm |
