2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1983 Nissan Skyline

To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Nissan Skyline would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 385 kg more than 1983 Nissan Skyline.

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 Dodge Viper (979 Nm) has 830 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Nissan Skyline. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Nissan Skyline. 1983 Nissan Skyline has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Nissan Skyline will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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