2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1993 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper 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 141 more horse power than 1993 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Dodge Viper weights approximately 19 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1993 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Viper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 359 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 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 | 1523 kg | 1542 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
