1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1992 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volkswagen 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volkswagen 1600 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1992 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 307 more horse power than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 532 kg more than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. 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, 1992 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 510 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volkswagen 1600. (110 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volkswagen 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1970 Volkswagen 1600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | 1600 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1582 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2340 mm |
