2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2005 Opel Speedster is newer by 5 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 430 kg more than 2005 Opel Speedster.
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 (979 Nm) has 728 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Opel Speedster. (251 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Opel Speedster.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2005 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Viper | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 197 HP |
| Torque | 979 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 350 km/hour | 243 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1005 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2340 mm |
