1998 Dodge Viper vs. 1970 GAZ Volga
To start off, 1998 Dodge Viper is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 GAZ Volga. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 GAZ Volga would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Dodge Viper (376 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 266 more horse power than 1970 GAZ Volga. (110 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1970 GAZ Volga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Viper weights approximately 265 kg more than 1970 GAZ Volga. 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, 1998 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 GAZ Volga. (187 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1998 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 GAZ Volga.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Dodge Viper | 1970 GAZ Volga | |
| Make | Dodge | GAZ |
| Model | Viper | Volga |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7990 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1565 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2810 mm |
