1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 440 more horse power than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (53 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 647 kg more than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 618 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta. (94 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Alfa Romeo Giulietta | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Dodge |
| Model | Giulietta | Viper |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1290 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 94 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 102.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 100.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 876 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 70 L |
