2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1961 Skoda Octavia
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda Octavia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda Octavia 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 1961 Skoda Octavia. (38 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
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 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda Octavia. (69 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda Octavia.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1961 Skoda Octavia | |
| Make | Dodge | Skoda |
| Model | Viper | Octavia |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 38 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2410 mm |
