2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda would be higher. At 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (777 HP) has 491 more horse power than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (286 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda weights approximately 611 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (953 Nm) has 519 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. (434 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1977 Aston Martin Lagonda | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Viper | Lagonda |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 286 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 2225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2920 mm |
