2008 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Ford Expedition
To start off, 2011 Ford Expedition is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 290 more horse power than 2011 Ford Expedition. (310 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Ford Expedition. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ford Expedition weights approximately 930 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 265 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Expedition. (494 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2008 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Expedition. 2011 Ford Expedition 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. 2011 Ford Expedition will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Dodge Viper | 2011 Ford Expedition | |
| Make | Dodge | Ford |
| Model | Viper | Expedition |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 494 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 2675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5621 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2002 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1974 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3327 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 127 L |
