1972 Buick Skylark vs. 2009 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2009 Dodge Viper is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Buick Skylark. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Buick Skylark would be higher. At 8,356 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Viper (600 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 450 more horse power than 1972 Buick Skylark. (150 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1972 Buick Skylark. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Viper weights approximately 86 kg more than 1972 Buick Skylark. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Dodge Viper (759 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Buick Skylark. (366 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Buick Skylark | 2009 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | Skylark | Viper |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5722 cc | 8356 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 759 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1605 kg | 1691 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5170 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 61 L |
