1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Peugeot 306
To start off, both 1996 Dodge Viper and 1996 Peugeot 306 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 354 more horse power than 1996 Peugeot 306. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Peugeot 306. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 355 kg more than 1996 Peugeot 306. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 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 1996 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Peugeot 306, 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Peugeot 306. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Peugeot 306.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1996 Peugeot 306 | |
| Make | Dodge | Peugeot |
| Model | Viper | 306 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 90 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
