2006 Aston Martin V12 vs. 2008 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Aston Martin V12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Aston Martin V12 would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (521 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Aston Martin V12. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Aston Martin V12 weights approximately 133 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Aston Martin V12. (577 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2008 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 | 2008 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Aston Martin | Dodge |
| Model | V12 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5935 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 521 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 577 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 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 | 1878 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 18.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 61 L |
