2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2009 Nissan 350Z
To start off, both 2009 Dodge Viper and 2009 Nissan 350Z 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 190 more horse power than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (309 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 353 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Nissan 350Z. (358 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 2009 Nissan 350Z | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | 350Z |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8285 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 499 HP | 309 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 711 Nm | 358 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 81.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 3.9 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 21.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 80 L |