1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 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 297 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 682 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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 517 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
