2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Ram is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Ram. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Ram weights approximately 745 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Ram. (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2004 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Ram |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2268 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 98 L |
