2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Tata Safari
To start off, 2012 Tata Safari is newer by 6 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 372 more horse power than 2012 Tata Safari. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Tata Safari weights approximately 397 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper.
Because 2012 Tata Safari 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, 2012 Tata Safari 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 2012 Tata Safari. (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2012 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Dodge | Tata |
| Model | Viper | Safari |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 2179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 16.2 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 | 1920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1918 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
