2000 Chrysler Viper vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 2000 Chrysler Viper is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (168 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 80 kg more than 2000 Chrysler 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, 2000 Chrysler Viper (621 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Oldsmobile 88. (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Oldsmobile 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chrysler Viper | 1954 Oldsmobile 88 | |
| Make | Chrysler | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Viper | 88 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7986 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 389 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 621 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1670 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |
