2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 398 kg more than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (146 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2008 Toyota Corolla
Make Dodge Toyota
Model Viper Corolla
Year Released 2006 2008
Body Type Coupe Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8275 cc 1598 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 0 HP
Torque 725 Nm 146 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 79.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 81.5 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 10.2 seconds
Drive Type Rear Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 1125 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4400 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1700 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1480 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2610 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 60 L


 

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