1999 Chrysler Viper vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1999 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 240 kg more than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Chrysler Viper | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ascari |
| Model | Viper | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 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 | 1590 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2636 mm |
