2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Nissan Titan

To start off, 2012 Nissan Titan is newer by 11 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 (450 HP) has 133 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Titan. (317 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Titan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Titan weights approximately 287 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Titan. (522 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Titan. 2012 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2001 Dodge Viper 2012 Nissan Titan
Make Dodge Nissan
Model Viper Titan
Year Released 2001 2012
Body Type Coupe Pickup
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 7990 cc 5551 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 450 HP 317 HP
Torque 664 Nm 522 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1930 kg 2217 kg
Fuel Tank Capacity 76 L 140 L