2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Nissan Pickup
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 361 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (132 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Pickup weights approximately 229 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2004 Nissan Pickup 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, 2004 Nissan Pickup 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 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Nissan Pickup. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Nissan Pickup.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2004 Nissan Pickup | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Pickup |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
