2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1987 Mazda 929
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Mazda 929. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Mazda 929 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 262 more horse power than 1987 Mazda 929. (114 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1987 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 255 kg more than 1987 Mazda 929. 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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 436 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Mazda 929. (184 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1987 Mazda 929 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Viper | 929 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
