2007 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Nissan 370Z
To start off, 2012 Nissan 370Z is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 161 more horse power than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (332 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan 370Z. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan 370Z weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 Dodge Viper.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan 370Z. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan 370Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 2012 Nissan 370Z | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | 370Z |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 332 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1578 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4247 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1326 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
