1955 Austin A 55 vs. 2007 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 442 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 468 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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 602 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 2007 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Austin | Dodge |
| Model | A 55 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2520 mm |
