2003 Aston Martin DB9 vs. 1990 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 (450 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Aston Martin DB9 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Aston Martin DB9 weights approximately 120 kg more than 1990 Chrysler 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Aston Martin DB9. (557 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Aston Martin DB9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Aston Martin DB9 | 1990 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | DB9 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 557 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2450 mm |
