1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Avanti Avanti would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 523 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 (705 Nm) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Avanti Avanti. (442 Nm). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Avanti Avanti. 1978 Avanti Avanti 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. 1978 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Dodge Viper | 1978 Avanti Avanti | |
| Make | Dodge | Avanti |
| Model | Viper | Avanti |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1978 |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 705 Nm | 442 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2780 mm |
