2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Fiat 1200
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1200 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 397 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1200. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1200.
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 583 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1200. (81 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1959 Fiat 1200 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 1200 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 53 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 273 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2350 mm |
