2009 Dodge Viper vs. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost
To start off, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost is newer by 3 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 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost. (563 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost.
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, 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost (779 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Viper. (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Viper. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost has automatic transmission and 2009 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2009 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost | |
| Make | Dodge | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Viper | Ghost |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8356 cc | 6600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 563 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 779 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1948 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1549 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3465 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 83 L |
