1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1967 Seat 600
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Seat 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Seat 600 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1967 Seat 600. (24 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1967 Seat 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Dodge Viper weights approximately 980 kg more than 1967 Seat 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 616 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Seat 600. (48 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Seat 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1967 Seat 600 | |
| Make | Dodge | Seat |
| Model | Viper | 600 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 767 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 48 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 575 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2010 mm |
