1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 12 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, 2006 Jaguar XKR (390 HP @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Jaguar XKR should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XKR weights approximately 306 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XKR |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1848 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
