1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 6 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1989 Dodge Viper. (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1989 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 131 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 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ferrari 512 M. (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 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 | 1454 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
