2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Aston Martin DBS
To start off, 2010 Aston Martin DBS is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Aston Martin DBS (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Aston Martin DBS should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Aston Martin DBS weights approximately 264 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Aston Martin DBS. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Aston Martin DBS.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 2010 Aston Martin DBS | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Viper | DBS |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8284 cc | 5900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 510 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 569 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1810 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4722 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2741 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 78 L |