2004 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 2004 Dodge Sprinter is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Sprinter weights approximately 389 kg more than 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Let's talk about torque, 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante (434 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Sprinter. (330 Nm). This means 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Sprinter | 1988 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Sprinter | V8 Volante |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2688 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2203 kg | 1814 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2380 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 97 L |
