2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2005 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Dakota. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Dakota would be higher. At 4,282 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (380 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Dakota weights approximately 267 kg more than 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (410 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Dakota. (320 Nm). This means 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2005 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Dakota |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4282 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 380 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 91 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1837 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 16.5 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 83 L |
