1950 Austin A 40 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 56 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 461 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 533 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 642 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (83 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A 40 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 40 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 8275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65.5 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 70 L |
