2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Nissan Fairlady. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Nissan Fairlady would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 440 kg more than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
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 (979 Nm) has 804 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (175 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Nissan Fairlady.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
Make | Dodge | Nissan |
Model | Viper | Fairlady |
Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 110 HP |
Torque | 979 Nm | 175 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |