2009 Dodge Journey vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Journey 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 264 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Journey. (235 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Journey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 242 kg more than 2009 Dodge Journey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Dodge Journey is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Journey 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 395 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Journey. (316 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Journey. 2009 Dodge Journey 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 Dodge Journey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Journey | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Dodge | Dodge |
Model | Journey | Viper |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Crossover | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3518 cc | 8285 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 235 HP | 499 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 316 Nm | 711 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1602 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 21.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |