2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Maserati Ghibli
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Maserati Ghibli. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Maserati Ghibli 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 74 more horse power than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (302 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Maserati Ghibli. (334 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Maserati Ghibli.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1994 Maserati Ghibli | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Ghibli |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 334 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
