2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Maserati Spyder
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Maserati Spyder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Maserati Spyder would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (390 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Maserati Spyder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maserati Spyder weights approximately 197 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Maserati Spyder. (451 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Maserati Spyder.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2005 Maserati Spyder | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | Spyder |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 4245 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 80 mm |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 283 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5 seconds |
| 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 | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 18.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 88 L |
