1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2009 Nissan Patrol is newer by 16 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 105 more horse power than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (254 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 843 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan Patrol. (426 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 2009 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Patrol |
Year Released | 1993 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2385 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2980 mm |