2001 Chrysler Viper vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Viper and 2001 Honda Civic were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (197 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chrysler Viper weights approximately 350 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Chrysler Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Chrysler Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 424 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (196 Nm @ 5900 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Viper | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Chrysler | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2580 mm |
