2007 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Vauxhall Chevette
To start off, 2007 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Vauxhall Chevette 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 360 more horse power than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Dodge Viper weights approximately 633 kg more than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. 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 527 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Vauxhall Chevette.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Dodge Viper | 1977 Vauxhall Chevette | |
| Make | Dodge | Vauxhall |
| Model | Viper | Chevette |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8277 cc | 2279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 493 HP | 133 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 97.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
