2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Mazda Marathon
To start off, 2005 Mazda Marathon is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 272 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Marathon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 48 kg more than 2005 Mazda Marathon. 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 446 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Marathon. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Marathon.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 2005 Mazda Marathon | |
Make | Dodge | Mazda |
Model | Viper | Marathon |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Van |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2260 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 10 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1517 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |