1971 Buick Centurion vs. 1993 Dodge Viper

To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Centurion would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1013 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 614 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Centurion. 1971 Buick Centurion has automatic transmission and 1993 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1993 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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