2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2011 Lotus Evora
To start off, 2011 Lotus Evora is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Evora. (276 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Evora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 363 kg more than 2011 Lotus Evora. 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (760 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 411 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Evora. (349 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Evora.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Dodge Viper | 2011 Lotus Evora | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | Evora |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 3500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 600 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 760 Nm | 349 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1382 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4341 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1222 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |