1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 828 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 661 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1987 Ferrari 412 GT | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 412 GT |
Year Released | 1993 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 4941 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 451 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1885 kg |