1972 Buick Centurion vs. 1995 Dodge Viper

To start off, 1995 Dodge Viper is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Centurion. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Centurion 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. 1972 Buick Centurion weights approximately 1008 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Centurion. (498 Nm). This means 1995 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Centurion. 1972 Buick Centurion 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. 1972 Buick Centurion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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