1979 Buick Century vs. 1990 Dodge Viper
To start off, 1990 Dodge Viper is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Buick Century would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1990 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Buick Century | 1990 Dodge Viper | |
Make | Buick | Dodge |
Model | Century | Viper |
Year Released | 1979 | 1990 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3214 cc | 7990 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2450 mm |