1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 498 kg more than 1994 Dodge Venom.
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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 325 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Dodge Venom. (339 Nm). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Dodge Venom.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Venom | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Venom | Viper |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 444 HP |
| Torque | 339 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
