2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 GMC Canyon
To start off, 2009 GMC Canyon is newer by 9 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 319 more horse power than 2009 GMC Canyon. (182 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 GMC Canyon.
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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 GMC Canyon. (190 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2009 GMC Canyon | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Viper | Canyon |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8000 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 501 HP | 182 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
