1954 Aston Martin DB2 vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Aston Martin DB2. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Aston Martin DB2 would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 381 more horse power than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (118 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 397 kg more than 1954 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 471 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Aston Martin DB2. (240 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Aston Martin DB2.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Aston Martin DB2 | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB2 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2921 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 100.6 mm |
| 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 | 1205 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
