1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1955 Fiat 600
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Fiat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Fiat 600 would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 340 more horse power than 1955 Fiat 600. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1955 Fiat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 967 kg more than 1955 Fiat 600. 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 580 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Fiat 600. (40 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Fiat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1955 Fiat 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 600 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1955 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 633 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 19 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 40 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| 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 | 1542 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
