2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 378 kg more than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (251 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Colorado | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2770 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2520 mm |
