2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1962 Fiat 500
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Fiat 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Fiat 500 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 488 more horse power than 1962 Fiat 500. (22 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1962 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 983 kg more than 1962 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 689 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Fiat 500. (36 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1962 Fiat 500 | |
| Make | Dodge | Fiat |
| Model | Viper | 500 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 22 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 36 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1523 kg | 540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1330 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 37 L |
