2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Dodge Charger

To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 169 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Charger. (341 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Charger. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Charger weights approximately 820 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 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Charger. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Charger. 2007 Dodge Charger 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. 2007 Dodge Charger will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2007 Dodge Charger
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Viper Charger
Year Released 2006 2007
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8274 cc 5654 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 341 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 725 Nm 529 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 99.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 90.9 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 9.6:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 2343 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 5090 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1900 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 3050 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 9.4 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 19.6 L/100km 13.8 L/100km
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 72 L


 

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