2001 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Dodge Viper 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 (450 HP) has 47 more horse power than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (403 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 559 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 (664 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Cadillac Escalade. 2012 Cadillac Escalade has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Cadillac Escalade will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Dodge Viper | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Dodge | Cadillac |
Model | Viper | Escalade |
Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 450 HP | 403 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 565 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 2489 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 98 L |