2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 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 172 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B2500. (204 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 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 Mazda B2500 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 297 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B2500. (323 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Mazda |
| Model | Viper | B2500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2990 mm |
