1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1964 Renault Floride
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Renault Floride. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Renault Floride would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 329 more horse power than 1964 Renault Floride. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1964 Renault Floride. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 750 kg more than 1964 Renault Floride. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 535 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Renault Floride. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Renault Floride.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1964 Renault Floride | |
| Make | Dodge | Renault |
| Model | Viper | Floride |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2270 mm |
