2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Kia Sportage
To start off, both 2007 Dodge Viper and 2007 Kia Sportage 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 354 more horse power than 2007 Kia Sportage. (139 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia Sportage. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Sportage weights approximately 26 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Because 2007 Kia Sportage is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Kia Sportage 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 523 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Sportage. (189 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Sportage.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2007 Kia Sportage | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Sportage |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 58 L |
