2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (385 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 50 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 212 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa. (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
