2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2000 Dodge Viper and 2000 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 405 kg more than 2000 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2000 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Viper | Civic |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1493 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |