2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (777 HP) has 629 more horse power than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 426 kg more than 2000 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 (953 Nm) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (330 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2004 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Viper | Viano |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 2148 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 148 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 334 km/hour | 169 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5000 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3090 mm |
