2000 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 140 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
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 (664 Nm) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (454 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 310 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3310 mm |
