1995 Dodge Viper vs. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Vauxhall Viscount would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Vauxhall Viscount weights approximately 318 kg more than 1995 Dodge Viper.
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 (678 Nm) has 437 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount. (241 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Vauxhall Viscount.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Dodge Viper | 1966 Vauxhall Viscount | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Viper | Viscount |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7998 cc | 3294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 241 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2740 mm |
