2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (454 HP @ 5350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 962 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (721 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 2006 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2006 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Dodge Viper | 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
Model | Viper | Phantom |
Year Released | 2006 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8275 cc | 6749 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 510 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5350 RPM |
Torque | 725 Nm | 721 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 84.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2485 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 6090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 24.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 15.7 L/100km | 15.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |