2006 Dodge Ram vs. 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 6 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Aston Martin V12 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 70 kg more than 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Because 2006 Dodge Ram is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Aston Martin V12 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, 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Ram | 2012 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ram | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6300 mm | 4384 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1864 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2601 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 129 L | 80 L |
