2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Land Rover LR4
To start off, 2012 Land Rover LR4 is newer by 9 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 125 more horse power than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (375 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Land Rover LR4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover LR4 weights approximately 1013 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2012 Land Rover LR4 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, 2012 Land Rover LR4 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Land Rover LR4. (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Land Rover LR4. 2012 Land Rover LR4 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. 2012 Land Rover LR4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2012 Land Rover LR4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | LR4 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 2548 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4829 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1882 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 86 L |
