1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 255 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V8 Vantage | Viper |
Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 370 HP | 377 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 3600 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 | 1820 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |