1954 Austin Princess vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Austin Princess would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Austin Princess weights approximately 745 kg more than 2000 Dodge Viper.
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 (979 Nm) has 727 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin Princess. (252 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Austin Princess | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Austin | Dodge |
Model | Princess | Viper |
Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3993 cc | 8357 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 252 Nm | 979 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 2180 kg | 1435 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5470 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3360 mm | 2450 mm |