2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 74 more horse power than 2001 Dodge Viper. (376 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Dodge Viper.
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 (664 Nm) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Dodge Viper. (620 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2001 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 376 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 620 Nm |
| 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 Length | 4480 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2520 mm |
