1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1998 Dodge Ram
To start off, 1998 Dodge Ram is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 370 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Ram. (173 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 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 80 kg more than 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 1998 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Ram. (305 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1998 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Ram |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 3906 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 173 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 305 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2790 mm |
