1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2004 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (549 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 455 kg more than 2004 Dodge Viper. 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, 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2004 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Viper |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 549 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 70 L |
