2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Dodge Nitro
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 292 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (208 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Nitro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 319 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Dodge Nitro 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 Dodge Nitro 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 393 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Nitro. (319 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Nitro. 2005 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2005 Dodge Nitro | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Nitro |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 3704 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 91 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1865 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
