2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1997 Venturi 400
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1997 Venturi 400. (395 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Venturi 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 383 kg more than 1997 Venturi 400. 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 192 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Venturi 400. (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Venturi 400.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Viper | 1997 Venturi 400 | |
Make | Dodge | Venturi |
Model | Viper | 400 |
Year Released | 2003 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 520 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2500 mm |