1990 Chrysler Viper vs. 2002 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2002 Maserati Spyder 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 Maserati Spyder (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1990 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Maserati Spyder should accelerate faster than 1990 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 90 kg more than 1990 Chrysler 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, 1990 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chrysler Viper | 2002 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Spyder |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 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 | 1590 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2450 mm |
