1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk
To start off, 1995 Pontiac Firehawk is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Pontiac Firehawk weights approximately 139 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 (620 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk. (464 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Pontiac Firehawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1995 Pontiac Firehawk | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | Firehawk |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5735 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 464 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
