2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Mazda 626
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Mazda 626. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Mazda 626 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 382 more horse power than 1995 Mazda 626. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 325 kg more than 1995 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 545 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Mazda 626. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1995 Mazda 626 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Viper | 626 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
