1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Ferrari F355
To start off, 1997 Ferrari F355 is newer by 4 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. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 192 kg more than 1997 Ferrari F355.
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 @ 3600 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1997 Ferrari F355 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | F355 |
Year Released | 1993 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3491 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 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 | 1542 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |