1970 Buick GS vs. 1999 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick GS would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (377 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1999 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick GS | 1999 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | GS | Viper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 377 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1565 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
