2004 Dodge Durango vs. 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Dodge Durango is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Durango. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Durango weights approximately 301 kg more than 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
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, 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Durango. (319 Nm). This means 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Durango | 1979 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Durango | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1979 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3704 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2119 kg | 1818 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 97 L |
