2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Fiat 500
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Fiat 500 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (460 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 446 more horse power than 1969 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 1377 kg more than 1969 Fiat 500. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 654 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat 500. (24 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Dodge Viper | 1969 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 500 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 460 HP | 14 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 678 Nm | 24 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1857 kg | 480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1310 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 1850 mm |
