2001 Chrysler Viper vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Viper and 2001 Maserati 3200 GT were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (365 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 50 kg more than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. 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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT. (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Maserati 3200 GT.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Chrysler Viper | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
Make | Chrysler | Maserati |
Model | Viper | 3200 GT |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3217 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 365 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 491 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2670 mm |