1990 Bentley Turbo vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 134 more horse power than 1990 Bentley Turbo. (316 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Bentley Turbo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1353 kg more than 1998 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, 1990 Bentley Turbo (750 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm). This means 1990 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Viper. 1990 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 1998 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1998 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Bentley Turbo | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Bentley | Dodge |
| Model | Turbo | Viper |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 8001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 316 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 750 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2410 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2450 mm |
