2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. (355 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Vauxhall Carlton weights approximately 35 kg more than 2001 Dodge Viper.
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 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton. (531 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 1994 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
Model | Viper | Carlton |
Year Released | 2001 | 1994 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3638 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 531 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3300 RPM |
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 | 1565 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2740 mm |