2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 310 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 162 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe. (297 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Dodge | Hyundai |
| Model | Viper | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3456 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 85.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1685 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
