1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (460 HP) has 150 more horse power than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (310 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 weights approximately 310 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. (651 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 has automatic transmission and 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1970 Monteverdi High Speed 375 | |
Make | Dodge | Monteverdi |
Model | Viper | High Speed 375 |
Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 7206 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 460 HP | 310 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 651 Nm |
Top Speed | 378 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1750 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 4760 mm | 3190 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 125 L |