1964 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 47 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 279 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
Make | AC | Dodge |
Model | Cobra | Viper |
Year Released | 1964 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 426 Nm | 705 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1057 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |