2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 317 kg more than 2004 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Viper | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 612 |
Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 5748 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 541 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 589 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 108 L |