2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 7,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (450 HP) has 282 more horse power than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1978 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 (664 Nm) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (373 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1978 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. 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1978 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
| Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Viper | Ninety-Eight |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7999 cc | 5736 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 450 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 664 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 103.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3030 mm |
