2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Kia Venga
To start off, 2012 Kia Venga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 511 more horse power than 2012 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 492 kg more than 2012 Kia Venga. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 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 2009 Dodge Viper. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Kia Venga, 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 623 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2012 Kia Venga | |
| Make | Dodge | Kia |
| Model | Viper | Venga |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1253 kg |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 48 L |
