2003 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Dodge Viper is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 8,195 cc (10 cylinders), 2003 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (360 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 192 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Pontiac GTO. (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2003 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Pontiac GTO.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Dodge Viper | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | Dodge | Pontiac |
| Model | Viper | GTO |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8195 cc | 7460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 678 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 102.4 mm | 105.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100.6 mm | 106.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
