1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Volvo 140
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Volvo 140. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Volvo 140 would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1970 Volvo 140. (81 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Volvo 140. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Viper weights approximately 276 kg more than 1970 Volvo 140. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 463 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Volvo 140. (157 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Volvo 140.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1970 Volvo 140 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | 140 |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 1986 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1266 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2610 mm |
