1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 106 more horse power than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 292 kg more than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS. (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1988 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1565 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
