1998 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta and 1998 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 129 more horse power than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. (321 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta weights approximately 343 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta. (426 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 De Tomaso Mangusta | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
| Model | Mangusta | Viper |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4601 cc | 8001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 450 HP |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 664 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1057 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2450 mm |
