1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Carlton 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. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 88 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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 534 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Dodge Viper | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
Model | Viper | Carlton |
Year Released | 1995 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 89 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 144 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2680 mm |