1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 1998 Nissan Pickup 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 255 more horse power than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 228 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Because 1998 Nissan Pickup is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Nissan Pickup will offer significantly more control. 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 375 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Nissan Pickup. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1998 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Pickup |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
