2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Ferrari Maranello. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Ferrari Maranello would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (508 HP @ 7250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 152 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari Maranello. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari Maranello.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2003 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | Maranello |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 508 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 105 L |
