2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1954 GAZ M-20
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 GAZ M-20. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 GAZ M-20 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 449 more horse power than 1954 GAZ M-20. (51 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 GAZ M-20. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Dodge Viper weights approximately 75 kg more than 1954 GAZ M-20. 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 587 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 GAZ M-20. (125 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 GAZ M-20.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1954 GAZ M-20 | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Viper | M-20 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2120 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2710 mm |
