1961 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Cadillac Eldorado would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 304 more horse power than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
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 (678 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado. (583 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Cadillac Eldorado | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | Eldorado | Viper |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6390 cc | 8000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 501 HP |
| Torque | 583 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5660 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
