2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (256 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2010 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Subaru Legacy 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 390 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Subaru Legacy. (335 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Subaru Legacy. 2010 Subaru Legacy 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. 2010 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2010 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Dodge | Subaru |
| Model | Viper | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 335 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1596 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
