2007 Citroen C5 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2007 Citroen C5 and 2007 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 359 more horse power than 2007 Citroen C5. (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Citroen C5 weights approximately 50 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Because 2007 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Citroen C5, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 392 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Citroen C5. (320 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Citroen C5 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Citroen | Dodge |
| Model | C5 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6 L/100km | 19.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 70 L |
