1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 292 more horse power than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (123 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 249 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (279 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 1997 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1997 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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