2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 9 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 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (185 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 591 kg more than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (258 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
| Make | Dodge | Chevrolet |
| Model | Viper | Colorado |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3210 mm |
