2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Kia Sorento
To start off, 2010 Kia Sorento is newer by 4 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 371 more horse power than 2010 Kia Sorento. (139 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Sorento. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 8 kg more than 2010 Kia Sorento. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sorento will offer significantly more control. 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 405 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Sorento. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2010 Kia Sorento | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sorento |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |
