1953 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (108 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 368 kg more than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 525 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Aston Martin DB2. (187 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Aston Martin DB2 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB2 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2580 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 77 L | 70 L |
