1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2005 Pontiac GTO is newer by 12 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, 2005 Pontiac GTO (400 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 148 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper. 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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Pontiac GTO. (536 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2005 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | GTO |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5965 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2800 mm |
