2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Ascari A10
To start off, 2009 Ascari A10 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Viper. (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 465 kg more than 2009 Ascari A10.
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 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2009 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Viper | A10 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 560 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 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 | 1745 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
