1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Honda S2000
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Viper and 1998 Honda S2000 were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 199 more horse power than 1998 Honda S2000. (251 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda S2000 weights approximately 183 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda S2000. (218 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1998 Honda S2000 | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | S2000 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 251 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 218 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 | 1057 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 50 L |
