2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 TVR Tamora
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 TVR Tamora 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 143 more horse power than 2005 TVR Tamora. (350 HP @ 7200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 TVR Tamora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 506 kg more than 2005 TVR Tamora. 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 TVR Tamora. (381 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 TVR Tamora.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2005 TVR Tamora | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Tamora |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3605 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
