2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Ferrari 550
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 550. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 550 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. 1996 Ferrari 550 weights approximately 255 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 550. (568 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 550.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1996 Ferrari 550 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 550 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 485 HP |
| Torque | 979 Nm | 568 Nm |
| Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
