2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Dodge Viper

To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 407 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 640 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Express. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Chevrolet Express 2009 Dodge Viper
Make Chevrolet Dodge
Model Express Viper
Year Released 2009 2009
Body Type Van Coupe
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4300 cc 8357 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 193 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 260 Nm 760 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 8 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 2385 kg 1745 kg
Vehicle Length 5700 mm 4470 mm
Vehicle Width 2020 mm 1920 mm
Vehicle Height 2080 mm 1240 mm
Wheelbase Size 3440 mm 2520 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 117 L 61 L


 

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