2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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 (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (185 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville weights approximately 425 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 (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. (484 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Pontiac Bonneville. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville 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. 1973 Pontiac Bonneville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1973 Pontiac Bonneville | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | Bonneville |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 7462 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 484 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3210 mm |
