2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Lexus IS
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Lexus IS were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 334 more horse power than 2006 Lexus IS. (176 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Lexus IS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lexus IS weights approximately 207 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 325 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lexus IS. (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lexus IS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Dodge | Lexus |
| Model | Viper | IS |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 2231 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 176 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 15.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1730 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 6.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 65 L |
