1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1998 Dodge Viper

To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Caterham Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Caterham Seven would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 285 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 517 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1998 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 461 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.

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