2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2007 Nissan 350Z 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 187 more horse power than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (306 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 4 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan 350Z. (364 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 2007 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | 350Z |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 364 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 76 L |