Dodge Viper vs. Honda Civic Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. The Civic is considerably cheaper to get to the dealership than the Dodge Viper. The Viper is tremendously more expensive than the Honda with respect to MSRP. The Dodge will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Civic.

Utility
The Honda Civic will most definitely prove friendlier than the Dodge Viper for those of you with frequent kid-cargo.

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

Dimensions
The Viper is significantly more ponderous than the Honda Civic. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Dodge Viper than the Honda Civic because of its more capacious tank. The Honda Civic and the Dodge Viper compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Dodge Viper packs quite a wallop and will knock the Honda Civic down a few rungs. On the other hand, keep in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums. With that kind of horsepower, the Dodge Viper is a genuine 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 front-wheel drive layout, the Honda Civic likely has better traction in rain, snow or ice than the Dodge Viper; on the other hand, the Dodge Viper's rear-wheel drive layout likely provides better weight distribution. The Dodge Viper has tremendously bigger tires than the Honda Civic. Keep in mind that bigger tires may improve handling, while smaller tires might improve gas mileage. With its tighter turning circle, the Honda Civic is very likely sprier than the Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; however, keep in mind that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The Dodge Viper has a more massive engine than the Honda Civic. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Civic could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Viper with respect to pickup. Torque equals pickup, and the Dodge Viper will have picked up and gone by the time the Honda Civic finally gets moving.

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