1994 Aston Martin Virage vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1994 Aston Martin Virage is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Aston Martin Virage weights approximately 943 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 (1,112 Nm) has 662 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. (450 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Aston Martin Virage. 1994 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. 1994 Aston Martin Virage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Aston Martin Virage | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | Virage | Viper |
Year Released | 1994 | 1993 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5340 cc | 8001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 344 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 450 Nm | 1112 Nm |
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 | 1057 kg |