2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Aston Martin V12 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Aston Martin V12 (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Viper. (400 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Aston Martin V12 should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 424 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Aston Martin V12.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Aston Martin V12 | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
Model | V12 | Viper |
Year Released | 2006 | 1989 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5935 cc | 7994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 521 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 577 Nm | 610 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 98.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.1:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 322 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1878 kg | 1454 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 83 L |