1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Aston Martin DB6
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Aston Martin DB6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Aston Martin DB6 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (325 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Aston Martin DB6 weights approximately 83 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Aston Martin DB6. (400 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Aston Martin DB6.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1968 Aston Martin DB6 | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Viper | DB6 |
Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 621 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |