2005 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Jaguar XJ
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XJ is newer by 8 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 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XJ (503 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Dodge Viper. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ should accelerate faster than 2005 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XJ weights approximately 334 kg more than 2005 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Jaguar XJ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XJ 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 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Jaguar XJ. (625 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Jaguar XJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 2013 Jaguar XJ | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | XJ |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | W |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 503 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 625 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5252 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2105 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1456 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3157 mm |
