2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR
To start off, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR is newer by 7 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, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,064 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 675 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 310 kg more than 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR.
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 Koenigsegg CCXR (1,060 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Chrysler Viper. (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Chrysler Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2007 Koenigsegg CCXR | |
| Make | Chrysler | Koenigsegg |
| Model | Viper | CCXR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 1064 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 1060 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4293 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1996 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2660 mm |
