2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 7 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (420 HP @ 7300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 174 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. (469 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 2012 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | Dodge | Aston Martin |
Model | Viper | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 4700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 420 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7300 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 469 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4382 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1867 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2601 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |