2010 Dodge Viper vs. 2010 Ferrari California
To start off, both 2010 Dodge Viper and 2010 Ferrari California were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,400 cc (10 cylinders), 2010 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 2010 Ferrari California. (460 HP @ 7750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2010 Ferrari California. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari California weights approximately 168 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Dodge Viper (758 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 275 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari California. (483 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari California.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Dodge Viper | 2010 Ferrari California | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | California |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8400 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 460 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 758 Nm | 483 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1567 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4562 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1234 mm | 1308 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 10.7 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 18.1 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 78 L |
