2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (287 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 71 kg more than 2005 Nissan 350Z. 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) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (363 Nm). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 287 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |
