1992 Aston Martin Virage vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Ram is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Aston Martin Virage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Aston Martin Virage would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 323 kg more than 1992 Aston Martin Virage.
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, 1992 Aston Martin Virage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1992 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Aston Martin Virage | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | Virage | Ram |
Year Released | 1992 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8276 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 549 HP | 500 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 713 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 102 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2313 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 98 L |