2000 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (197 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 807 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chevrolet Express. (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chevrolet Express. 2000 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4292 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2330 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
