1989 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (322 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 322 kg more than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Morgan Aero 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Viper | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1454 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2530 mm |
