2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Volvo P 1900
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Volvo P 1900. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Volvo P 1900 would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 448 more horse power than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (62 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1956 Volvo P 1900. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 663 kg more than 1956 Volvo P 1900. 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 622 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Volvo P 1900. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Volvo P 1900.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1956 Volvo P 1900 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | P 1900 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8275 cc | 1414 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
