2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari 360. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari 360 would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari 360. (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Viper weights approximately 283 kg more than 2003 Ferrari 360. 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 384 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | 360 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 374 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1284 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
