2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Dodge Viper and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 419 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 331 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen Polo, 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (335 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1421 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1204 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
