2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan
To start off, both 2006 Dodge Viper and 2006 Volkswagen Sharan 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 362 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (148 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan weights approximately 145 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 Volkswagen Sharan, 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 514 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. (211 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Sharan. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Volkswagen Sharan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2006 Volkswagen Sharan | |
Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
Model | Viper | Sharan |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1668 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1740 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |