1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Volvo 164
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Volvo 164. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Volvo 164 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1971 Volvo 164. (129 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Volvo 164. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Viper weights approximately 205 kg more than 1971 Volvo 164. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Volvo 164. (210 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Volvo 164.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Dodge Viper | 1971 Volvo 164 | |
| Make | Dodge | Volvo |
| Model | Viper | 164 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2978 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2730 mm |
