2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2000 Morgan 4
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Morgan 4 would be higher. 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 381 more horse power than 2000 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 566 kg more than 2000 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 @ 4200 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2000 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Morgan |
| Model | Viper | 4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 80.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
