2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Renault Espace
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Viper and 2003 Renault Espace were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 363 more horse power than 2003 Renault Espace. (137 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Espace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Espace weights approximately 238 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2003 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 2003 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Renault Espace, 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Renault Espace. (200 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Renault Espace.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2003 Renault Espace | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Espace |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 137 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 82.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1761 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 83 L |
