1994 Dodge Viper vs. 1999 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1999 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Viper. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Viper would be higher. At 7,988 cc (10 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Dodge Viper (359 HP @ 5150 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (135 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 658 kg more than 1994 Dodge Viper.
Because 1999 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1994 Dodge Viper. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Land Rover Discovery 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, 1994 Dodge Viper (620 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Land Rover Discovery. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1994 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Dodge Viper | 1999 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Dodge | Land Rover |
| Model | Viper | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7988 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 359 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5150 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 620 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1542 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2550 mm |
