2002 Dodge Viper vs. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass

To start off, 2002 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass would be higher. At 8,275 cc (10 cylinders), 2002 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Dodge Viper (493 HP) has 368 more horse power than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (125 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Dodge Viper weights approximately 15 kg more than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 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, 2002 Dodge Viper (712 Nm) has 407 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (305 Nm). This means 2002 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass has automatic transmission and 2002 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2002 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Oldsmobile Cutlass will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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