1999 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2001 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1999 Dodge Viper. (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 1999 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 565 kg more than 2001 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2001 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2001 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 2001 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 377 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5750 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 | 1565 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
