2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti FX is newer by 5 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 207 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti FX. (303 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti FX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti FX weights approximately 363 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti FX. (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti FX. 2011 Infiniti FX 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. 2011 Infiniti FX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2011 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | Dodge | Infiniti |
| Model | Viper | FX |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1886 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1928 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1651 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
