2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2008 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 183 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 423 kg more than 2008 Nissan Armada. 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Armada. (523 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Armada. 2008 Nissan Armada has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Armada |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 523 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1112 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 106 L |
