2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, 2007 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Dodge Viper 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 379 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (114 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (148 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic. 2007 Honda Civic 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. 2007 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2007 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Civic |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 30 L |
