2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Dodge Durango
To start off, 2011 Dodge Durango 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 (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Durango. (290 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Durango.
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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Durango. (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Durango. 2011 Dodge Durango 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 Durango will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 2011 Dodge Durango | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Viper | Durango |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
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 | 376 HP | 290 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5075 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3043 mm |