1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2005 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Ram. (330 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 781 kg more than 1998 Aston Martin Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 305 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2005 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Vantage | Ram |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 5621 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 509 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 2751 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 132 L |
