1998 Aston Martin Vantage vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Aston Martin Vantage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Aston Martin Vantage would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 447 kg more than 2003 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, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | Vantage | Viper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5341 cc | 8195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 814 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.2:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1970 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 102 L | 70 L |
