2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 McLaren F1
To start off, 2005 McLaren F1 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 McLaren F1 (618 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 2003 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 McLaren F1 should accelerate faster than 2003 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 365 kg more than 2005 McLaren F1.
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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 McLaren F1. (649 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 McLaren F1.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2005 McLaren F1 | |
| Make | Dodge | McLaren |
| Model | Viper | F1 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 6063 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 618 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 87.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
