2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,621 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (346 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 40 kg more than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Ram (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Ram will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2011 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ram | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 420 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 469 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2010 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2604 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
