2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2010 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 185 kg more than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Viper | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
