1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2001 Lotec Sirius
To start off, 2001 Lotec Sirius is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,185 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 741 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotec Sirius should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 275 kg more than 2001 Lotec Sirius.
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, 2001 Lotec Sirius (1,346 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 682 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2001 Lotec Sirius will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2001 Lotec Sirius | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotec |
| Model | Viper | Sirius |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 1185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 1346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
