1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante 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 182 more horse power than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (317 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 212 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 277 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (434 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Aston Martin V8 Volante | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Volante | Viper |
| Year Released | 1986 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 434 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100.1 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1814 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 97 L | 70 L |
