2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Dodge Caliber
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Viper and 2007 Dodge Caliber 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 321 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (172 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
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 Dodge Caliber, 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 488 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Dodge Caliber. (224 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2007 Dodge Caliber | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Caliber |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 51 L |
