1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Koenigsegg CCX
To start off, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (806 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 362 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 375 kg more than 2010 Koenigsegg CCX.
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, 2010 Koenigsegg CCX (919 Nm @ 5700 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2010 Koenigsegg CCX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2010 Koenigsegg CCX | |
| Make | Dodge | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Viper | CCX |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 806 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 919 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5700 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 | 1555 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
