2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Nissan Altima
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Nissan Altima were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,355 cc (10 cylinders), 2008 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 441 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Altima. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Altima.
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 Nissan Altima, 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 (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 539 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Altima. (220 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Altima.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Nissan Altima | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Altima |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8355 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 76 L |
