1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S
To start off, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (655 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Viper. (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 390 kg more than 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S.
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, 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S (752 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2005 Koenigsegg CC8S | |
| Make | Dodge | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Viper | CC8S |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| 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 | 376 HP | 655 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 752 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4191 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1989 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1069 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2659 mm |
