2001 Chrysler Viper vs. 2001 Lexus GS
To start off, both 2001 Chrysler Viper and 2001 Lexus GS 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 164 more horse power than 2001 Lexus GS. (225 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 Lexus GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lexus GS weights approximately 70 kg more than 2001 Chrysler 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, 2001 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 322 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lexus GS. (298 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2001 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lexus GS. 2001 Lexus GS has automatic transmission and 2001 Chrysler Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Chrysler Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lexus GS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chrysler Viper | 2001 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lexus |
| Model | Viper | GS |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 3001 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |
