1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2012 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2012 Dodge Durango is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2012 Dodge Durango. (360 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2012 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Dodge Durango weights approximately 338 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Dodge Durango. (528 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Dodge Durango. 2012 Dodge Durango has automatic transmission and 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage has manual transmission. 1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Dodge Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1995 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2012 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Durango |
Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 543 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 745 Nm | 528 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1925 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1801 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3043 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 105 L | 93 L |