2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (450 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 473 kg more than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15. (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar XJR-15.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.2 seconds | 3.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
