2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Firebird. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Firebird would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Dodge Viper (1,154 Nm) has 733 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac Firebird. (421 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1970 Pontiac Firebird | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | Firebird |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 173 HP |
| Torque | 1154 Nm | 421 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 104.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.8 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2750 mm |
