2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan 350Z. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan 350Z 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 234 more horse power than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (276 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan 350Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 312 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 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (372 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | 350Z |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3489 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 372 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 81.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.9 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 | 1835 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
