2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1976 Ferrari 400
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 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 36 more horse power than 1976 Ferrari 400. (340 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Ferrari 400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 331 kg more than 2001 Dodge Viper.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ferrari 400. 1976 Ferrari 400 has automatic transmission and 2001 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2001 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Ferrari 400 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 1976 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 400 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 4823 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 422 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2700 mm |
