2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Audi Q5
To start off, 2012 Audi Q5 is newer by 12 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 238 more horse power than 2012 Audi Q5. (138 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Audi Q5.
Because 2012 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q5 will offer significantly more control. 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 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi Q5. (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi Q5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2012 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Viper | Q5 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2807 mm |
