1970 Buick Skylark vs. 1989 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1970 Buick Skylark. (195 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick Skylark weights approximately 175 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Buick Skylark. (393 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Buick Skylark | 1989 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Skylark | Viper |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 7994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 393 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 257 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1629 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2450 mm |
