2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Audi A5
To start off, 2013 Audi A5 is newer by 4 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 8,285 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (499 HP) has 291 more horse power than 2013 Audi A5. (208 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2013 Audi A5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Audi A5 weights approximately 27 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 (711 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 361 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Audi A5. (350 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Audi A5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2013 Audi A5 | |
| Make | Dodge | Audi |
| Model | Viper | A5 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | rear |
| Engine Size | 8285 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 499 HP | 208 HP |
| Torque | 711 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 314 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1602 kg | 1629 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4626 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1372 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 9.5 L/100km |
