1998 Ascari Ecosse vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ascari Ecosse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ascari Ecosse would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 354 kg more than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ascari Ecosse. (678 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ascari Ecosse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ascari Ecosse | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Ascari | Dodge |
| Model | Ecosse | Viper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 8285 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 499 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 711 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.9 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.6 mm | 100.6 mm |
| 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 | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1220 mm |
