1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 MG MGA
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 MG MGA. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 MG MGA would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1957 MG MGA. (71 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 MG MGA. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 554 kg more than 1957 MG MGA. 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 MG MGA. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 MG MGA.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1957 MG MGA | |
| Make | Dodge | MG |
| Model | Viper | MGA |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1957 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 1487 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 257 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2390 mm |
