2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 664 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 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 | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2299 mm |
