2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Buick Century
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Buick Century 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 266 more horse power than 1978 Buick Century. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1978 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Dodge Viper weights approximately 135 kg more than 1978 Buick Century. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 403 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Buick Century. (217 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1978 Buick Century | |
| Make | Dodge | Buick |
| Model | Viper | Century |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3788 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2760 mm |
