1989 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Rover P5B

To start off, 1989 Dodge Viper is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover P5B would be higher. At 7,994 cc (10 cylinders), 1989 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Dodge Viper (400 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1970 Rover P5B. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover P5B weights approximately 136 kg more than 1989 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, 1989 Dodge Viper (610 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover P5B. (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1989 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover P5B. 1970 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1989 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1989 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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