2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2002 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (460 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 311 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
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) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Dodge Viper. (678 Nm). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2002 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1857 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
