1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1995 Volkswagen Fusca 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 634 kg more than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. 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 505 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca. (105 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1995 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
