2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Kia Sportage
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Kia Sportage. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Kia Sportage would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 2000 Kia Sportage. (126 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 78 kg more than 2000 Kia Sportage. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Kia Sportage 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Kia Sportage. (175 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2000 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 126 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 86.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1457 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
