2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2007 Subaru Legacy

To start off, both 2007 Dodge Viper and 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 251 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (242 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Legacy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 487 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.

Because 2007 Subaru Legacy 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 Subaru Legacy 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 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Legacy. (310 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Legacy. 2007 Subaru Legacy has automatic transmission and 2007 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2007 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Subaru Legacy will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Dodge Viper 2007 Subaru Legacy
Make Dodge Subaru
Model Viper Legacy
Year Released 2007 2007
Body Type Roadster Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8277 cc 1994 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V boxer
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 493 HP 242 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6400 RPM
Torque 712 Nm 310 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102.4 mm 92 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100.6 mm 75 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 10.0:1 9.5:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 306 km/hour 237 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 4.2 seconds 7.1 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1523 kg 2010 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4670 mm
Vehicle Width 1920 mm 1740 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1420 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2680 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 19.4 L/100km 10.2 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 64 L


 

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