2004 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish (520 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 320 kg more than 1996 Dodge 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Aston Martin Vanquish. (555 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge 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 | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | Vanquish | Viper |
Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5934 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 520 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 555 Nm | 664 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98.5 mm |
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 | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |