2009 Dodge Viper vs. 1981 Lancia Beta
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Lancia Beta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Lancia Beta would be higher. At 8,357 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 484 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 697 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. 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 (760 Nm) has 595 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Dodge Viper | 1981 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | Dodge | Lancia |
| Model | Viper | Beta |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 8357 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 600 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 760 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1048 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 3820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 59 L |
