2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 8,276 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (225 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 582 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (498 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight has automatic transmission and 2005 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 2005 Dodge Viper will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 1971 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Viper | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8276 cc | 7446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 498 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1523 kg | 2105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3230 mm |