2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Nissan Primera
To start off, both 2008 Dodge Viper and 2008 Nissan Primera 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 Nissan Primera. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Nissan Primera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Dodge Viper weights approximately 193 kg more than 2008 Nissan Primera. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Primera, 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 519 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Nissan Primera. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Nissan Primera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2008 Nissan Primera | |
| Make | Dodge | Nissan |
| Model | Viper | Primera |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 1998 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 | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1601 kg | 1408 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |
