2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 TR would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. (422 HP @ 6750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 47 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR. (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 TR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
