2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (240 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne weights approximately 225 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne. (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Dodge Viper | 1968 Pontiac Grande Parisienne | |
Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
Model | Viper | Grande Parisienne |
Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5317 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102.5 mm | 101.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1535 kg | 1760 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1570 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 102 L |