2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1949 Simca 8
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Simca 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Simca 8 would be higher. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 551 more horse power than 1949 Simca 8. (49 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1949 Simca 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 741 kg more than 1949 Simca 8. 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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 671 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Simca 8. (88 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Simca 8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1949 Simca 8 | |
| Make | Dodge | Simca |
| Model | Viper | 8 |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8356 cc | 1220 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 759 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1691 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2450 mm |
