2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight would be higher. At 8,277 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (493 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 345 more horse power than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight weights approximately 259 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. (326 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight. 1979 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. 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Dodge Viper | 1979 Oldsmobile Ninety-Eight | |
Make | Dodge | Oldsmobile |
Model | Viper | Ninety-Eight |
Year Released | 2005 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8277 cc | 5032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 493 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 712 Nm | 326 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1536 kg | 1795 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3030 mm |