2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Durango. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Durango would be higher. At 4,703 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Durango is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (381 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 607 kg more than 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
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, 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (417 Nm) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Durango |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4282 cc | 4703 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 230 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 417 Nm | 393 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 2252 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 102 L |