1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 67 kg more than 2006 Dodge 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Viper |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5339 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 536 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 101 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |
