2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2003 Dodge Viper
To start off, both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2003 Dodge Viper were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1035 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 536 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Caterham 7. (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Caterham 7.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Caterham 7 | 2003 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Caterham | Dodge |
| Model | 7 | Viper |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 102.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2520 mm |
