2003 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 10 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 86 more horse power than 2013 Infiniti M. (414 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 346 kg more than 2003 Dodge Viper.
Because 2013 Infiniti M is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Infiniti M. (565 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Viper | M |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 414 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2900 mm |
