Your human eyes do not fool you. Okay, they do a little bit. Im not saying Id rather have an automatic transmission over a manual (this is the only option in the Charger, so youll have to get the Challenger if you want to row your own cogs). Id never say that, particularly with traditional planetary automatics. If theres a manual available, it will be the box Im ticking. Changing gears is a fun and involving experience that enhances the joy from driving vehicles.
But you dont have to change gears in the Viper, and thats disappointing. First gear will take you close to 60 miles per hour, and second gear will put you well over 80. For a car with enormous torque, yes, it makes sense to use tall gearing to tame it and make the power useable, but any time youre on your favorite mountain road youll find that you never need to leave second gear. Its a bit disappointing, because its almost no different than just driving an automatic. Of all the cars Ive driven which have tall gearing, I feel the Viper is probably one of the most justified to do so, but that doesnt make me love it.
6. Better Fuel Economy Photo Credit: Doug Berger, NWAPA Run To The Sun Event 2015
The Charger Hellcat weighs over 1000lbs (approx 450kg) more than the Viper, has 62 more horsepower, and yet achieves 8.3 per cent better fuel economy in the city. Relax, Im only kidding. Theres nothing impressive about 13mpg, nor the gas guzzler tax associated with both cars.
Happy Hellcatting!
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