1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 would be higher. 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 112 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 50 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Viper | 500 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4973 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 404 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1615 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
