2001 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Holden Kingswood
To start off, 2001 Dodge Viper is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Holden Kingswood. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Holden Kingswood would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 2001 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (213 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Holden Kingswood. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Dodge Viper weights approximately 185 kg more than 1977 Holden Kingswood. 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, 2001 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Holden Kingswood. (400 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 2001 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Holden Kingswood.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Dodge Viper | 1977 Holden Kingswood | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Kingswood |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 5042 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 213 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2830 mm |
