1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica (400 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1994 Dodge Viper. (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1994 Dodge Viper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 295 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
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 197 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica. (423 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1957 Ferrari 410 Superamerica | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 410 Superamerica |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 4963 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| 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 | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2600 mm |
