2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Dodge Ram
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Ram. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Ram would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Ram. (500 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Ram weights approximately 568 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Ram. (713 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2006 Dodge Ram | |
| Make | Dodge | Dodge |
| Model | Viper | Ram |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 8276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 713 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
