2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Vauxhall Carlton would be higher. 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 411 more horse power than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (89 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 385 kg more than 1986 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 568 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. (144 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Vauxhall Carlton. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton has automatic transmission and 2003 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2003 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 Vauxhall Carlton will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1986 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Viper | Carlton |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
