1976 Buick Estate vs. 1996 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Buick Estate. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Buick Estate would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1976 Buick Estate. (153 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1976 Buick Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Buick Estate weights approximately 329 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 284 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Buick Estate. (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Buick Estate. 1976 Buick Estate has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Buick Estate will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Buick Estate | 1996 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Estate | Viper |
Year Released | 1976 | 1996 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5736 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 153 HP | 444 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 664 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 98.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1884 kg | 1555 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5510 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2520 mm |