2005 Dodge Viper vs. 1980 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2005 Dodge Viper is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 8,284 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Dodge Viper (500 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 422 more horse power than 1980 Holden Commodore. (78 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1980 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Viper weights approximately 386 kg more than 1980 Holden Commodore. 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, 2005 Dodge Viper (712 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 572 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Holden Commodore. (140 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Viper | 1980 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Dodge | Holden |
| Model | Viper | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8284 cc | 1890 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 500 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 712 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1920 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2670 mm |
