2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari 400. (310 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 307 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari 400. (392 Nm). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1984 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 400 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1984 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
