1995 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Ascari A10
To start off, 2012 Ascari A10 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1995 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1995 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 262 kg more than 2012 Ascari A10.
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 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 2012 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Viper | A10 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1542 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
