1950 Buick 40 vs. 1999 Chrysler Viper
To start off, 1999 Chrysler Viper is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Buick 40 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1950 Buick 40. (114 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1950 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Buick 40 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1999 Chrysler Viper.
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, 1999 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 335 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Buick 40. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1999 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 Buick 40 | 1999 Chrysler Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Chrysler |
| Model | 40 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4065 cc | 7986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 389 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5150 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1640 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2450 mm |
