1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Infiniti G
To start off, 2013 Infiniti G is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti G. (343 HP @ 7400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti G weights approximately 148 kg more than 1997 Dodge Viper.
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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti G. (374 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti G.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2013 Infiniti G | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Viper | G |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 343 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1713 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1823 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1406 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
