1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Viper and 1999 Dodge Sidewinder were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 39 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. (631 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder weights approximately 164 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 (913 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. (720 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Sidewinder. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder 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. 1999 Dodge Sidewinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1999 Dodge Sidewinder | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Sidewinder |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8424 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 670 HP | 631 HP |
| Torque | 913 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1086 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2850 mm |
