2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Jaguar XKR
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XKR is newer by 6 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 111 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (390 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
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 (678 Nm) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XKR. (541 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XKR.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2006 Jaguar XKR | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XKR |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 390 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 541 Nm |
| Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2590 mm |
