1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (432 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 253 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (534 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Zagato | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 432 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 534 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 5000 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 | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 113 L | 61 L |
