1956 Chrysler C vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1956 Chrysler C. (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Chrysler C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Chrysler C weights approximately 357 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Chrysler C. (560 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Chrysler C.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Chrysler | Dodge |
| Model | C | Viper |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 560 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2520 mm |
