2004 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Dodge Viper is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 2004 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Viper weights approximately 818 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. 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, 2004 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2004 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Dodge Viper | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | Elise |
Year Released | 2004 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |