1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1962 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 402 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1962 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Elite |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 1215 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 83 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2240 mm |
