2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Fiat 1100
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Fiat 1100. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Fiat 1100 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1957 Fiat 1100. (49 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Fiat 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 715 kg more than 1957 Fiat 1100. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 547 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Fiat 1100. (73 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Fiat 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 1957 Fiat 1100 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 1100 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
