2005 Dodge Durango vs. 1998 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Durango is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Durango. (230 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Durango. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Durango weights approximately 763 kg more than 1998 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Dodge Durango is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1998 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Durango 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Durango. (393 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Durango.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Durango | 1998 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Durango | Viper |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4703 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2328 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2520 mm |
