2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2006 Nissan Quest
To start off, 2008 Dodge Viper is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Nissan Quest. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Nissan Quest 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 359 more horse power than 2006 Nissan Quest. (241 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2006 Nissan Quest. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 205 kg more than 2006 Nissan Quest. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 431 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Nissan Quest. (328 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Nissan Quest.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2006 Nissan Quest | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Quest |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 241 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3160 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
