2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Ascari KZ1
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Viper and 2004 Ascari KZ1 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 500 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 173 kg more than 2004 Ascari KZ1.
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 162 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ascari KZ1. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ascari KZ1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2004 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ascari |
| Model | Viper | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 321 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2636 mm |
