2006 Dodge Viper vs. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (563 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2006 Dodge Viper. (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost should accelerate faster than 2006 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost weights approximately 947 kg more than 2006 Dodge Viper. 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, 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost (780 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Viper. (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Viper. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost 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. 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 2013 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 780 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3295 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 16.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 82 L |
