2000 Audi A8 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2000 Audi A8 and 2000 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2000 Audi A8. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A8 weights approximately 65 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2000 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A8, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A8. (330 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A8 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A8 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2520 mm |
