1994 Chrysler Viper vs. 1997 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1997 Toyota Supra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Chrysler Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Chrysler Viper would be higher. At 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Chrysler Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Chrysler Viper (389 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Supra. (325 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Chrysler Viper should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Supra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Supra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1994 Chrysler 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, 1994 Chrysler Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Supra. (441 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1994 Chrysler Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Supra.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Chrysler Viper | 1997 Toyota Supra | |
Make | Chrysler | Toyota |
Model | Viper | Supra |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 389 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 620 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1620 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2560 mm |