1997 Dodge Viper vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 649 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 440 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Exige |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
