2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1993 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (114 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 622 kg more than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 521 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton. (157 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Vauxhall Carlton.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Dodge Viper | 1993 Vauxhall Carlton | |
Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
Model | Viper | Carlton |
Year Released | 2002 | 1993 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 678 Nm | 157 Nm |
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 | 1857 kg | 1235 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |