1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 2005 Nissan Patrol is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper 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 231 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Patrol. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 710 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 2005 Nissan Patrol. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 2275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
