1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire
To start off, both 1999 Dodge Viper and 1999 Pontiac Sunfire were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Sunfire weights approximately 143 kg more than 1999 Dodge Viper.
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 Pontiac Sunfire, 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 (705 Nm) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire. (183 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Pontiac Sunfire.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1999 Pontiac Sunfire | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Viper | Sunfire |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 115 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 183 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1200 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2650 mm |