2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2011 Dodge Charger is newer by 11 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 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 203 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Charger. (292 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Charger weights approximately 362 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 (678 Nm) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Charger. (352 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Charger. 2011 Dodge Charger has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2011 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Charger |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 495 HP | 292 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1797 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5077 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3053 mm |
