2002 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 612 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2002 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 390 kg more than 2002 Dodge Viper. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 612. (587 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 2008 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 612 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 478 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 587 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 350 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
