1996 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom is newer by 12 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (454 HP @ 5350 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1996 Dodge Viper. (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom should accelerate faster than 1996 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 940 kg more than 1996 Dodge Viper. 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, 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom (720 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Viper. (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Viper.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 2008 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6747 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 454 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5350 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 720 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.5 mm | 84.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 2495 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3580 mm |
