1967 De Tomaso Mangusta vs. 2000 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 15 kg more than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta. (531 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 De Tomaso Mangusta.
Compare all specifications:
1967 De Tomaso Mangusta | 2000 Dodge Viper | |
Make | De Tomaso | Dodge |
Model | Mangusta | Viper |
Year Released | 1967 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 376 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 531 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
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 | 1550 kg | 1565 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2520 mm |