1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Venturi 400
To start off, 1999 Venturi 400 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 392 kg more than 1999 Venturi 400.
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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1999 Venturi 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Venturi |
| Model | Viper | 400 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 520 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |
