1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 274 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 178 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 350 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 415 HP | 141 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 96.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
