2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Dodge Viper and 2005 Volkswagen Golf 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 393 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (100 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 111 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Golf, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 566 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (146 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | Golf |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1425 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 8.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 55 L |
