1999 Audi S8 vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 1999 Audi S8 and 1999 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1999 Audi S8. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Audi S8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Audi S8 weights approximately 165 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
Because 1999 Audi S8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Audi S8 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Audi S8. (331 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Audi S8.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Audi S8 | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | S8 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4172 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 331 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1730 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
