2005 Audi A4 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2005 Audi A4 and 2005 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 339 more horse power than 2005 Audi A4. (161 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Audi A4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Audi A4 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Audi A4 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Audi A4 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 487 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi A4. (225 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi A4 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Audi | Dodge |
| Model | A4 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 8284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
