1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1961 Fiat 850
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Fiat 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Fiat 850 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 1961 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1961 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Dodge Viper weights approximately 929 kg more than 1961 Fiat 850. 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1961 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 850 |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 613 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
