1993 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1993 Aston Martin Virage and 1993 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1993). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (344 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 458 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. (451 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Aston Martin Virage. 1993 Aston Martin Virage has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Aston Martin Virage | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Virage | Viper |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 344 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1210 mm |
