2002 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Aston Martin V12. (556 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Aston Martin V12 | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V12 | Viper |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6000 cc | 8285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 499 HP |
Torque | 556 Nm | 711 Nm |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 314 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |