2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Nissan Armada
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Nissan Armada 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 283 more horse power than 2008 Nissan Armada. (317 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Nissan Armada weights approximately 715 kg more than 2008 Dodge Viper.
Because 2008 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada 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 (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Armada. (522 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Armada. 2008 Nissan Armada 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 Nissan Armada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Armada |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8355 cc | 5552 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 2406 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 2010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 106 L |
