2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Toyota Camry

To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Toyota Camry 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 300 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Toyota Camry weights approximately 117 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.

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 Toyota Camry, 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 427 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (298 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2006 Toyota Camry
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Viper Camry
Year Released 2006 2006
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8275 cc 3310 cc
Horse Power 510 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5600 RPM
Torque 725 Nm 298 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 3600 RPM
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 1640 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4810 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1800 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1500 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2730 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 8.1 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 11.2 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 9.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 70 L


 

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