2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Honda HR-V

To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 Honda HR-V were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 374 more horse power than 2005 Honda HR-V. (119 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda HR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 219 kg more than 2005 Honda HR-V. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2005 Honda HR-V 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 Honda HR-V 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 568 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda HR-V. (144 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda HR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Dodge Viper 2005 Honda HR-V
Make Dodge Honda
Model Viper HR-V
Year Released 2005 2005
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8277 cc 1590 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 119 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 144 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4900 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102.4 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100.6 mm 90 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 10.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1536 kg 1317 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4120 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2580 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 8.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 55 L


 

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