2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage
To start off, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage is newer by 6 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage (510 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage weights approximately 161 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 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage. (569 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2011 Aston Martin V12 Vantage | |
| Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
| Model | Viper | V12 Vantage |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 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 | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1697 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4382 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1245 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2741 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
