1951 Bristol 401 vs. 1990 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1990 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 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.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Bristol 401 | 1990 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Bristol | Dodge |
Model | 401 | Viper |
Year Released | 1951 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1970 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 72 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 98.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2900 mm | 2450 mm |