1990 Alfa Romeo Spider vs. 1994 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 235 more horse power than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (124 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 397 kg more than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 454 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider. (166 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Alfa Romeo Spider | 1994 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Spider | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1962 cc | 7988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 166 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1145 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
