1998 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2012 Lotus Evora is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 183 kg more than 2012 Lotus Evora. 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 2012 Lotus Evora | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Viper | Evora |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1382 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4341 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1222 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2576 mm |
