1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Honda Z
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Viper and 1999 Honda Z 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 326 more horse power than 1999 Honda Z. (51 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 605 kg more than 1999 Honda Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Z, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 560 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Z. (60 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1999 Honda Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 654 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
