2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 200 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 348. (295 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 348. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 30 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 348 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 495 HP | 295 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 324 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2460 mm |
