2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 2010 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2010 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2006 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Dodge Viper weights approximately 227 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari F430 | 2010 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Ferrari | Dodge |
| Model | F430 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4308 cc | 8400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 490 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 465 Nm | 758 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1234 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 14.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 21.4 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 61 L |
