1996 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Rover P5B
To start off, 1996 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover P5B would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1996 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Dodge Viper (444 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 286 more horse power than 1971 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover P5B. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover P5B weights approximately 25 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Dodge Viper (664 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 368 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover P5B. (296 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1996 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover P5B. 1971 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 1996 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1996 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Dodge Viper | 1971 Rover P5B | |
| Make | Dodge | Rover |
| Model | Viper | P5B |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3528 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1555 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2820 mm |
