2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Opel Ascona
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Opel Ascona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Opel Ascona would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1970 Opel Ascona. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel Ascona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 603 kg more than 1970 Opel Ascona. 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, 2007 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 592 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel Ascona. (120 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel Ascona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 1970 Opel Ascona | |
| Make | Dodge | Opel |
| Model | Viper | Ascona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 1583 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 69.8 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 | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
