2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1959 Jaguar MK II
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Jaguar MK II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Jaguar MK II would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (120 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1959 Jaguar MK II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 47 kg more than 1959 Jaguar MK II. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Jaguar MK II. (195 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Jaguar MK II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1959 Jaguar MK II | |
| Make | Dodge | Jaguar |
| Model | Viper | MK II |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1959 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 2483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
| 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 | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 54 L |
