2000 Aston Martin DB7 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Aston Martin DB7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Aston Martin DB7 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Aston Martin DB7 weights approximately 259 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Aston Martin DB7. (556 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Aston Martin DB7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Aston Martin DB7 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | DB7 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 556 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| 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 | 1782 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2520 mm |
