1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Viper and 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (182 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 285 kg more than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Because 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero will offer significantly more control. 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 409 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero. (255 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Viper | 1996 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
Make | Dodge | Mitsubishi |
Model | Viper | Pajero |
Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2972 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 664 Nm | 255 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |