2005 Aston Martin Vanquish vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 853 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | Vanquish | Viper |
Year Released | 2005 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 454 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 542 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |