2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Honda Civic
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Viper and 2007 Honda Civic 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 353 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 63 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 Honda Civic, 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 538 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 2007 Honda Civic | |
Make | Dodge | Honda |
Model | Viper | Civic |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 16.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1586 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 50 L |