2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1993 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1993 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1993 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 285 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1993 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Chrysler |
| Model | Vanquish | Viper |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5934 cc | 7985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 520 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 555 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1875 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
