1990 Chrysler Viper vs. 2002 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 360 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 140 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 360.
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 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler Viper | 2002 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 360 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2610 mm |
