2004 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 3 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 360 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 58 kg more than 2004 Dodge Viper.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Viper | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Civic |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1797 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 140 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1581 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |
