1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Dodge Viper weights approximately 377 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1999 Dodge Viper (705 Nm) has 500 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
Model | Viper | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1999 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 187 HP |
Torque | 705 Nm | 205 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2260 mm |