Dodge Viper vs. Honda Accord Review

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Viper packs quite a punch and will knock the Honda Accord down a few rungs. On the other hand, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Viper is a full-blown sportscar. With its tiny horsepower-to-weight ratio, the Dodge Viper will knock you back into your seat when you hit the gas pedal.

Handling
With its rear-wheel drive layout, the Viper likely has better dry traction than the Honda; however, the Honda's front-wheel drive layout likely provides better traction in rain, snow or ice. The Dodge has tremendously bigger tires than the Honda Accord. Note that bigger tires can improve handling, while narrower tires might provide better handling in deep snow. With its tighter turning circle, the Honda Accord is definitely more agile than the Dodge Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, remember that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Viper has a larger engine than the Honda Accord. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Viper will have picked up and gone by the time the Accord finally gets moving.

Utility
The Accord will indubitably prove handier than the Dodge Viper for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Comfort
Taller drivers will considerably enjoy the extra head room in the Honda's front cabin compared to the Dodge Viper.

Dimensions
The Dodge Viper is a little heavier than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord's tank is approximately the same size as the Dodge Viper's, though the Dodge Viper's is a tad larger. The Dodge Viper and the Accord compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Honda Accord is significantly cheaper to get to the dealership than the Viper. The Honda Accord is tremendously less costly than the Dodge Viper with respect to MSRP. The Dodge will cost you a bunch of money in gasoline every year compared to the Accord.

Overview
The Honda and the Dodge Viper have the same basic warranty.