1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon vs. 1995 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Viper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon weights approximately 234 kg more than 1995 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1995 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. (434 Nm). This means 1995 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon has automatic transmission and 1995 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Aston Martin V8 Saloon | 1995 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
Model | V8 Saloon | Viper |
Year Released | 1980 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 434 Nm | 620 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |