2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Viper. (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 261 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari 612. (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari 612.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 612 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 320 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 4.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 110 L |
