1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Volkswagen Fusca
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Fusca 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 307 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (52 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 722 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca. (106 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Fusca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1998 Volkswagen Fusca | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | Fusca |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1550 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
