2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 2003 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR Speed 12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 535 kg more than 2003 TVR Speed 12.
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, 2003 TVR Speed 12 (881 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Viper. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2003 TVR Speed 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2003 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 7729 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 881 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5750 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 | 1535 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2570 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 57 L |
