2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Opel Omega

To start off, both 2000 Dodge Viper and 2000 Opel Omega were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 283 more horse power than 2000 Opel Omega. (218 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Opel Omega.

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 (678 Nm) has 388 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Opel Omega. (290 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Opel Omega. 2000 Opel Omega 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 Opel Omega will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2000 Dodge Viper 2000 Opel Omega
Make Dodge Opel
Model Viper Omega
Year Released 2000 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8000 cc 3175 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 501 HP 218 HP
Torque 678 Nm 290 Nm
Top Speed 321 km/hour 240 km/hour
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Length 4910 mm 4900 mm
Vehicle Width 1940 mm 1780 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1460 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2620 mm


 

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