1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage vs. 2002 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (543 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (460 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 133 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper. 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, 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (745 Nm) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Viper. (678 Nm). This means 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | 2002 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V8 Vantage | Viper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 543 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 745 Nm | 678 Nm |
| 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 | 1990 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2450 mm |
