2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Honda NSX
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX is newer by 2 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 258 more horse power than 2008 Honda NSX. (252 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda NSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 7 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 441 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda NSX. (284 Nm @ 5400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda NSX. 2008 Honda NSX 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. 2008 Honda NSX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2008 Honda NSX | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Viper | NSX |
Year Released | 2006 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2975 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 252 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 284 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 260 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |