1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Nissan Z
To start off, 2013 Nissan Z is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper 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 50 more horse power than 2013 Nissan Z. (327 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Nissan Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 72 kg more than 2013 Nissan Z. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 254 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Nissan Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Nissan Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2013 Nissan Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Z |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 327 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1493 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4246 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1315 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
