1994 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Tata Nano
To start off, 2012 Tata Nano is newer by 18 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2012 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Nano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 942 kg more than 2012 Tata Nano. 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 572 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 2012 Tata Nano | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Viper | Nano |
| Year Released | 1994 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 624 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 35 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3099 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1495 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1652 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2230 mm |
