2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1995 Renault Sport Spider
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Renault Sport Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Renault Sport Spider would be higher. At 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (777 HP) has 633 more horse power than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (144 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 684 kg more than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. 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 Dodge Viper (953 Nm) has 772 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Renault Sport Spider. (181 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Renault Sport Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1995 Renault Sport Spider | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Sport Spider |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 144 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
