2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 401 kg more than 2000 Chrysler Viper. 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Maserati Quattroporte. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte has automatic transmission and 2000 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Maserati Quattroporte will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2012 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3063 mm |
