2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1957 Rover P4
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Rover P4 would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 423 more horse power than 1957 Rover P4. (70 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1957 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 123 kg more than 1957 Rover P4. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 559 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Rover P4. (153 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1957 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Viper | P4 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8276 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 153 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
