1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1986 Nissan Cedric
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Nissan Cedric. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Nissan Cedric would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Cedric weights approximately 218 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Cedric. (167 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Cedric.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1986 Nissan Cedric | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Cedric |
Year Released | 1999 | 1986 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 102 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 167 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |