1971 Buick Riviera vs. 2002 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 31 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 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1971 Buick Riviera. (311 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Buick Riviera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Buick Riviera weights approximately 505 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Buick Riviera. (617 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2002 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 2002 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2002 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 | 2002 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Riviera | Viper |
Year Released | 1971 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7468 cc | 8275 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 493 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 617 Nm | 712 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.3:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2040 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2520 mm |