2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Maserati MC12. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Maserati MC12 would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (623 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Viper. (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 410 kg more than 2004 Maserati MC12.
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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Maserati MC12. (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Maserati MC12.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | Dodge | Maserati |
| Model | Viper | MC12 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 623 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 88 L |
