2000 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Caterham 7 would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 2000 Caterham 7. (230 HP @ 8600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2000 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1063 kg more than 2000 Caterham 7. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 515 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Caterham 7. (210 Nm @ 7200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Caterham 7 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Caterham | Dodge |
| Model | 7 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 210 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 101 mm |
| Top Speed | 235 km/hour | 306 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 460 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
