2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2005 Ferrari Enzo
To start off, 2005 Ferrari Enzo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari Enzo (652 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 263 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari Enzo should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 285 kg more than 2005 Ferrari Enzo.
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 Ferrari Enzo (657 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari Enzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2005 Ferrari Enzo | |
| Make | Chrysler | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | Enzo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 657 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 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 | 1590 kg | 1305 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
