2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight

To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 276 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight.

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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight 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. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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