2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Fiat Siena

To start off, both 2003 Dodge Viper and 2003 Fiat Siena were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2003 Fiat Siena. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 495 kg more than 2003 Fiat Siena. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2003 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Fiat Siena, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 609 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Fiat Siena. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Fiat Siena.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Dodge Viper 2003 Fiat Siena
Make Dodge Fiat
Model Viper Siena
Year Released 2003 2003
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8277 cc 1301 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 500 HP 59 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 103 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102.5 mm 70.8 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100.6 mm 78.9 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1535 kg 1040 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4110 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1630 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2380 mm


 

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