2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Honda CR-V

To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Honda CR-V 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 361 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 7 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.

Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V will offer significantly more control. 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 370 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda CR-V. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda CR-V.

Compare all specifications:

2008 Dodge Viper 2008 Honda CR-V
Make Dodge Honda
Model Viper CR-V
Year Released 2008 2008
Body Type Roadster SUV
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 8285 cc 2204 cc
Engine Cylinders 10 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 499 HP 138 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 4000 RPM
Torque 711 Nm 341 Nm
Torque RPM 4200 RPM 2000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 102.4 mm 85 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100.6 mm 97.1 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Top Speed 314 km/hour 187 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 3.9 seconds 10.3 seconds
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1601 kg 1608 kg
Vehicle Length 4470 mm 4530 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1830 mm
Vehicle Height 1220 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase Size 2520 mm 2640 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 21.2 L/100km 5.7 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 58 L


 

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