2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 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 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Viper. (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 222 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Viper. (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 8357 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 760 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 61 L |
