1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, both 1992 Dodge Viper and 1992 Jaguar XJ220 were released in the same year (1992). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1992 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1992 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 120 kg more than 1992 Jaguar XJ220.
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 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2650 mm |
