2011 Dodge Ram vs. 2010 Dodge Viper

To start off, 2011 Dodge Ram is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Dodge Viper would be higher. 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 210 more horse power than 2011 Dodge Ram. (390 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Dodge Ram. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Dodge Ram weights approximately 779 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Dodge Ram. (551 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Dodge Ram. 2011 Dodge Ram has automatic transmission and 2010 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2010 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Dodge Ram will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Dodge Ram 2010 Dodge Viper
Make Dodge Dodge
Model Ram Viper
Year Released 2011 2010
Body Type Pickup Roadster
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 5700 cc 8400 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 10 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 390 HP 600 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 6100 RPM
Torque 551 Nm 758 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Vehicle Weight 2346 kg 1567 kg
Vehicle Length 5817 mm 4460 mm
Vehicle Width 2017 mm 1910 mm
Vehicle Height 1877 mm 1234 mm
Wheelbase Size 3569 mm 2510 mm
Fuel Consumption Highway 11.8 L/100km 10.7 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 16.8 L/100km 18.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 98 L 61 L


 

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