2008 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1996 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Ram would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 749 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 2008 Aston Martin DB9 (571 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin DB9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin DB9 | 1996 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB9 | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 571 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1835 kg | 1086 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3020 mm |
