1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1998 Chrysler Viper
To start off, both 1998 Ascari Ecosse and 1998 Chrysler Viper were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1998 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ascari Ecosse should accelerate faster than 1998 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 342 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
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, 1998 Ascari Ecosse (678 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Chrysler Viper. (621 Nm). This means 1998 Ascari Ecosse will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ascari Ecosse | 1998 Chrysler Viper | |
Make | Ascari | Chrysler |
Model | Ecosse | Viper |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4722 cc | 7986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 389 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 621 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1248 kg | 1590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1130 mm |