2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Rover 3.5

To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (495 HP) has 346 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 200 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2000 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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