1993 Dodge Viper vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,990 cc (10 cylinders), 1993 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (180 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 88 kg more than 1993 Dodge Viper.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1993 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 1993 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 300 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Dodge Viper | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
Model | Viper | Defender |
Year Released | 1993 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7990 cc | 3947 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 359 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 1630 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2080 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2370 mm |