2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 GMC Sierra
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 GMC Sierra 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 197 more horse power than 2008 GMC Sierra. (403 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Sierra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Sierra weights approximately 396 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 194 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Sierra. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Sierra. 2008 GMC Sierra 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 GMC Sierra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Dodge | GMC |
| Model | Viper | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 6199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2141 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 98 L |
