2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Fiat Ducato
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Fiat Ducato were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 374 more horse power than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (125 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Fiat Ducato. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Fiat Ducato weights approximately 419 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.
Because 2008 Dodge Viper is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2008 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Fiat Ducato, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Fiat Ducato. (300 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Fiat Ducato.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Fiat Ducato | |
Make | Dodge | Fiat |
Model | Viper | Ducato |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 2800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 125 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 14 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 2020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |