2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 TVR Tuscan
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 TVR Tuscan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 TVR Tuscan would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (390 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2001 TVR Tuscan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 645 kg more than 2001 TVR Tuscan. 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 TVR Tuscan. (420 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 TVR Tuscan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2001 TVR Tuscan | |
| Make | Dodge | TVR |
| Model | Viper | Tuscan |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 3996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| 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 | 1745 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 56 L |
