2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2002 Dodge Viper and 2002 Mini Cooper were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 386 more horse power than 2002 Mini Cooper. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Because 2002 Dodge 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 2002 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Mini Cooper, 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 529 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Mini Cooper. (149 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2002 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Dodge | Mini |
| Model | Viper | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
