1971 Buick Riviera vs. 1995 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Buick Riviera. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Buick Riviera would be higher. At 7,998 cc (10 cylinders), 1995 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 978 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Buick Riviera. 1971 Buick Riviera has automatic transmission and 1995 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1995 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Buick Riviera will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Buick Riviera | 1995 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Riviera | Viper |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7468 cc | 7998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 311 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 617 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2450 mm |
