2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1980 Lada 1200
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 442 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 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 (678 Nm) has 593 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1980 Lada 1200 | |
Make | Dodge | Lada |
Model | Viper | 1200 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 501 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 85 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4080 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2430 mm |