1990 Aston Martin Lagonda vs. 1994 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1994 Chrysler Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (301 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 635 kg more than 1994 Chrysler 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda. (460 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin Lagonda | 1994 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | Lagonda | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2225 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2450 mm |
