2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2009 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage and 2009 Dodge Caliber were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,735 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (420 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Because 2009 Dodge Caliber is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Caliber 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, 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 299 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Caliber. (170 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2009 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Caliber |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4735 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 420 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 469 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2640 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 51 L |