2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Honda Accord

To start off, 2009 Honda Accord 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 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 311 more horse power than 2009 Honda Accord. (199 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Accord weights approximately 520 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 491 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Accord. (234 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Accord.

Compare all specifications:

2006 Dodge Viper 2009 Honda Accord
Make Dodge Honda
Model Viper Accord
Year Released 2006 2009
Body Type Roadster Station Wagon
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8274 cc 2354 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 510 HP 199 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 7000 RPM
Torque 725 Nm 234 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 4500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102 mm 87 mm
Engine Stroke Size 101 mm 99 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 306 km/hour 222 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 7.8 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 2043 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4730 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1450 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2710 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 15.7 L/100km 9.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 65 L


 

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