1993 Chrysler Viper vs. 2011 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2011 Nissan NP300 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,985 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 277 more horse power than 2011 Nissan NP300. (112 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan NP300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 60 kg more than 2011 Nissan NP300. 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, 1993 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan NP300. (169 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1993 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Chrysler Viper | 2011 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7985 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3200 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |
