2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Ferrari 308 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 70 kg more than 1979 Ferrari 308.
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 696 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Ferrari 308. (283 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 308 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 255 HP |
| Torque | 979 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1365 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |
