2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1962 Morris Minor
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Morris Minor 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 340 more horse power than 1962 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1962 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 775 kg more than 1962 Morris Minor. 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 552 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Morris Minor. (68 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 1962 Morris Minor | |
| Make | Dodge | Morris |
| Model | Viper | Minor |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2190 mm |
