2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Land Rover LR2
To start off, 2010 Land Rover LR2 is newer by 7 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 270 more horse power than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (230 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Land Rover LR2. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Land Rover LR2 weights approximately 395 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2010 Land Rover LR2 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Land Rover LR2 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 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Land Rover LR2. (317 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Land Rover LR2. 2010 Land Rover LR2 has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Land Rover LR2 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2010 Land Rover LR2 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | LR2 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 317 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4498 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1908 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
