2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Honda S2000
To start off, 2008 Honda S2000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 315 kg more than 2008 Honda S2000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 2008 Honda S2000 | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Viper | S2000 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |