2006 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi 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 170 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Dodge Viper weights approximately 24 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 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 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Viper | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | Dodge | Ferrari |
| Model | Viper | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8274 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 510 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 725 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 101 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 120 L |
