1970 Buick Centurion vs. 2005 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1970 Buick Centurion. (225 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Centurion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Centurion weights approximately 524 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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Centurion. 1970 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Centurion | 2005 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Centurion | Viper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7467 cc | 8284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 498 Nm | 712 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 2070 kg | 1546 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2520 mm |
