1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper. 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 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 550. (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Viper | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 550 |
Year Released | 1998 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5474 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 568 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
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 | 1690 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1940 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |