1954 Buick 40 vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (141 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 139 kg more than 2005 Dodge 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Buick 40. (309 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Buick 40 | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | 40 | Viper |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4328 cc | 8277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1675 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |
