2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1949 Triumph Renown
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Triumph Renown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Triumph Renown would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 309 more horse power than 1949 Triumph Renown. (67 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1949 Triumph Renown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 285 kg more than 1949 Triumph Renown. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 472 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Triumph Renown. (148 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Triumph Renown.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1949 Triumph Renown | |
| Make | Dodge | Triumph |
| Model | Viper | Renown |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2750 mm |
