2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Ferrari F430 were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 110 more horse power than 2008 Ferrari F430. (490 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Ferrari F430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 20 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari F430. (466 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari F430. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2008 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2008 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | F430 |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 490 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 759 Nm | 466 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1765 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 22 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 95 L |