Dodge Viper vs. Infiniti G37 Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs almost the same to get the Infiniti G37 to the dealership as the Dodge Viper. The Dodge Viper will tax your gas budget substantially more than the Infiniti G37 will. In terms of fuel economy, the G37 has the Dodge Viper beat. With respect to MSRP, the Dodge Viper costs tremendously more than the Infiniti G37. The Dodge Viper will cost you a bundle in gas every year compared to the Infiniti G37. The Infiniti G37 will save you a bundle at the pump every year compared to the Viper.

Utility
The Infiniti G37 will most definitely prove more practical than the Viper for those of you with frequent child-cargo.

Convenience
You will most definitely have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Dodge than with the Infiniti G37.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Infiniti G37's front cabin compared to the Dodge Viper.

Dimensions
Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Infiniti G37 than the Dodge Viper because of its bigger tank. The Dodge Viper and the Infiniti G37 compete for the same parking spaces. The Dodge Viper's shorter wheelbase may produce a less-settled highway ride but a more agile feel in daily traffic than the G37.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Dodge Viper packs quite a wallop and will knock the Infiniti G37 down a few rungs. On the other hand, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning circle, the Infiniti is definitely more maneuverable than the Viper, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, 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 larger engine than the G37. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The G37 could learn a lesson or two from the Dodge Viper in terms of pickup. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the Dodge Viper is tremendously more powerful than the Infiniti G37.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Dodge Viper isn't quite as generous as the G37's.