2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 2004 Lotus Esprit 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 135 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (241 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Esprit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 260 kg more than 2004 Lotus Esprit. 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Esprit. (294 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2004 Lotus Esprit | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | Esprit |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1974 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 241 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
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 Weight | 1565 kg | 1305 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |