1965 Abarth 700 vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Abarth 700 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 447 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 953 kg more than 1965 Abarth 700. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 656 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Abarth 700 | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Abarth | Dodge |
| Model | 700 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 696 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 69 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 70 L |
