1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante weights approximately 752 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 (678 Nm) has 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. (447 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Volante | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Viper | V8 Volante |
Year Released | 1995 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 5341 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 305 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 447 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1814 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |