2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Renault Fifties
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Renault Fifties. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Renault Fifties 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 441 more horse power than 1996 Renault Fifties. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Renault Fifties. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 733 kg more than 1996 Renault Fifties. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Renault Fifties. (93 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Renault Fifties.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1996 Renault Fifties | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Fifties |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 1149 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 93 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 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 | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 60 L |
