1992 Chrysler Viper vs. 1992 Ford Sierra
To start off, both 1992 Chrysler Viper and 1992 Ford Sierra were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 315 more horse power than 1992 Ford Sierra. (74 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1992 Ford Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 580 kg more than 1992 Ford Sierra. 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, 1992 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 498 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ford Sierra. (122 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1992 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ford Sierra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Chrysler Viper | 1992 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2620 mm |
