2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (375 HP @ 8250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 167 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm) has 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 85.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 294 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
