1963 Cadillac DeVille vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac DeVille 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 303 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (198 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac DeVille.
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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Cadillac DeVille. (582 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Cadillac DeVille | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Cadillac | Dodge |
| Model | DeVille | Viper |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Sedan | 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 | 198 HP | 501 HP |
| Torque | 582 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5680 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 2520 mm |
