1992 Dodge Viper vs. 1974 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1992 Dodge Viper is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Ferrari 308 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 112 more horse power than 1974 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1974 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Dodge Viper weights approximately 177 kg more than 1974 Ferrari 308. 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1992 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 Dodge Viper | 1974 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 308 |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2926 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2560 mm |
