2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 358 more horse power than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (152 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Nissan Frontier. (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Nissan Frontier.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Frontier |
Year Released | 2006 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |