2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2005 TVR Speed 12 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 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP) has 13 more horse power than 2000 Dodge Viper. (777 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 614 kg more than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Speed 12. (881 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Speed 12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2005 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 790 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 881 Nm |
| 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 | 1614 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2570 mm |
