2008 Dodge Ram vs. 2013 Aston Martin Virage
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 5,900 cc (12 cylinders), 2013 Aston Martin Virage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (490 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Ram. (345 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Aston Martin Virage should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 94 kg more than 2008 Dodge Ram. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Aston Martin Virage (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Aston Martin Virage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Ram | 2013 Aston Martin Virage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ram | Virage |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 5900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 345 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6350 mm | 4703 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 2061 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4080 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 132 L | 78 L |
