2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volkswagen Beetle would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 412 more horse power than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 576 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle. (88 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1956 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Dodge | Volkswagen |
| Model | Viper | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 77.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 64 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
