1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2011 Nissan Navara is newer by 18 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 187 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Navara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Nissan Navara weights approximately 490 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Because 2011 Nissan Navara 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, 2011 Nissan Navara 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 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Navara. (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Navara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 2011 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Navara |
| Year Released | 1993 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 403 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 |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2032 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
