1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight
To start off, 1994 Dodge Viper is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight 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 251 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (108 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight weights approximately 83 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight has automatic transmission and 1994 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1994 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Viper | 1979 Oldsmobile Eighty-Eight | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Viper | Eighty-Eight |
Year Released | 1994 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7988 cc | 3790 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1625 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2960 mm |