1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1998 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 5 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 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. 1998 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 373 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 749 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari Mondial. (363 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 1998 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | Mondial |
Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8001 cc | 3185 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 266 HP |
Torque | 1112 Nm | 363 Nm |
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 | 1430 kg |