1974 Buick GS vs. 2006 Dodge Viper
To start off, 2006 Dodge Viper is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Buick GS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Buick GS would be higher. At 8,274 cc (10 cylinders), 2006 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Dodge Viper (510 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 320 more horse power than 1974 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1974 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Buick GS weights approximately 107 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Dodge Viper (725 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Buick GS. (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Buick GS.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Buick GS | 2006 Dodge Viper | |
| Make | Buick | Dodge |
| Model | GS | Viper |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5724 cc | 8274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 394 Nm | 725 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 1523 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2520 mm |
