1989 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Koenigsegg Agera
To start off, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera is newer by 23 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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (927 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 527 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Viper. (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 164 kg more than 2012 Koenigsegg Agera.
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, 2012 Koenigsegg Agera (1,100 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 490 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Dodge Viper. (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2012 Koenigsegg Agera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Dodge Viper | 2012 Koenigsegg Agera | |
Make | Dodge | Koenigsegg |
Model | Viper | Agera |
Year Released | 1989 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7994 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 927 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6900 RPM |
Torque | 610 Nm | 1100 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 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 | 1290 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4293 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1996 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |