1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1964 Fiat 500
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Fiat 500 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 378 more horse power than 1964 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1964 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Dodge Viper weights approximately 908 kg more than 1964 Fiat 500. 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 574 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Dodge Viper | 1964 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 500 |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7994 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 610 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1454 kg | 546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 38 L |
