1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Saturn SL
To start off, both 1995 Dodge Viper and 1995 Saturn SL were released in the same year (1995). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1995 Saturn SL. (125 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Saturn SL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 457 kg more than 1995 Saturn SL. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1995 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1995 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Saturn SL, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 453 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Saturn SL. (168 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Saturn SL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1995 Saturn SL | |
| Make | Dodge | Saturn |
| Model | Viper | SL |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1085 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
