2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Honda Insight
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Honda Insight were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 437 more horse power than 2006 Honda Insight. (73 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Insight.
Because 2006 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2006 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Insight, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 618 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Insight. (107 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Dodge | Honda |
| Model | Viper | Insight |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 73 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 3.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 3.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
