2005 Chevrolet Express vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2005 Chevrolet Express and 2005 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (296 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1001 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Chevrolet Express is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Express 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chevrolet Express. (447 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chevrolet Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Express | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Dodge |
| Model | Express | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5326 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 96 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2537 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 70 L |
