2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 SsangYong Rexton
To start off, both 2003 Dodge Viper and 2003 SsangYong Rexton were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 382 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Rexton. (118 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Rexton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 SsangYong Rexton weights approximately 316 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2003 SsangYong Rexton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 SsangYong Rexton will offer significantly more control. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Rexton. (256 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Rexton.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2003 SsangYong Rexton | |
| Make | Dodge | SsangYong |
| Model | Viper | Rexton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2873 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 256 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 22.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1851 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
