2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2007 Dodge Viper. (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 473 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Dodge Viper | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | GT 1 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 3506 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 580 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 306 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2080 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1110 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2320 mm |