1993 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 1993 Dodge Viper is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 8,001 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Holden Kingswood weights approximately 283 kg more than 1993 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (1,112 Nm) has 854 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (258 Nm). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 1993 Dodge Viper | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 1993 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8001 cc | 3298 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 109 HP |
| Torque | 1112 Nm | 258 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 1340 kg |
