2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Vauxhall Omega
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Vauxhall Omega. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Vauxhall Omega 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 332 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Omega weights approximately 181 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
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 485 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Vauxhall Omega. (227 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Vauxhall Omega.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1999 Vauxhall Omega | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Viper | Omega |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 227 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1716 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
