1960 Cadillac Brougham vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Cadillac Brougham. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Cadillac Brougham would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (210 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Cadillac Brougham weights approximately 753 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Cadillac Brougham. (591 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Cadillac Brougham.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Cadillac Brougham | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
Model | Brougham | Viper |
Year Released | 1960 | 1995 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 210 HP | 359 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5150 RPM |
Torque | 591 Nm | 621 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2295 kg | 1542 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2520 mm |