2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Honda Civic
To start off, 2006 Honda Civic is newer by 5 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 236 more horse power than 2006 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 490 kg more than 2006 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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 2006 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 2006 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Civic |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1803 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
