1953 Austin A 90 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 413 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 156 kg more than 1953 Austin A 90. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 90. (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 Austin A 90 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 90 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2658 cc | 8284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 87 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 190 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1390 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2520 mm |
