1950 Austin A135 vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (1,154 Nm) has 866 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Austin A135 | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A135 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 288 Nm | 1154 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 98.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2450 mm |
