I have a growing suspicion that at least some of the different vehicles of the same style have slightly different statistics. After losing a few races with the (A-Team) Van Mudplugger, I switched to the McQueen's Adventure 'plugger which seemed like a sports car in comparison.
castro capitano = dodge ram + exoskeleton
Patriot 85 = Delorean
Atlas Varjack = Ford Econoline
Atlas Arizona = Prison Bus (non-specific)
Springbok Kalahari = Baja 1000 trophy truck
Ozutsu Ronin = Escort Cosworth with small modifications for legal reasons.
Nord Viking looks more like a Zamboni to me. lol