2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Holden Frontera
To start off, 2004 Holden Frontera is newer by 4 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 2004 Holden Frontera. (202 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Holden Frontera weights approximately 135 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2004 Holden Frontera 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, 2004 Holden Frontera 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2004 Holden Frontera | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Frontera |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3165 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
